Finance Manager | Independent School

A well-established independent school in Wimbledon, South West London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its professional business team from October Half Term 2026.

This is an opportunity for a confident finance professional to take responsibility for the school's financial operations while working alongside senior leaders to support effective planning, budgeting and decision-making.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school's finances are managed accurately, efficiently and with a clear focus on value for money.

The position will cover a broad range of financial activity, including:

• Managing the school's day-to-day finance function

• Preparing management accounts and financial reports

• Managing budgets, forecasts and financial planning

• Monitoring expenditure and investigating variances

• Overseeing purchase orders, invoices and supplier payments

• Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations

• Supporting payroll and pension processes

• Managing supplier relationships and procurement

• Preparing information for audits and financial reviews

• Advising senior leaders on financial matters

• Identifying opportunities to improve financial efficiency

The ideal candidate will have solid experience within a finance management, accounting or management accounting position.

You may already be working within education, but candidates from commercial, charity or public‑sector backgrounds with strong transferable experience are also welcome.

Strong Excel skills, excellent numerical ability and a high level of accuracy are essential. You'll also need to be comfortable handling confidential financial information and explaining financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

• £45,000 – £58,000 per annum

• Full-time, permanent position

• October Half Term 2026 start

• Independent school environment

• Professional development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff wellbeing benefits

• Excellent transport links