Deputy Bursar (Finance)

International Schools Today; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Benedict's School is seeking a Deputy Bursar (Finance) to join its senior leadership team. Reporting to the Bursar, you will lead the finance function and support the Bursar across school business matters, shaping financial strategy and informing operational decisions for the School and the wider St Benedict's Group.

We require a fully qualified accountant with substantial senior finance leadership experience to oversee reporting, compliance and systems development, and to work

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with substantial senior finance leadership experience.
• Proven ability to shape financial strategy and support business planning.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the School's finance function and oversee core financial operations.
• Support the Bursar across wider school business matters and systems development.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to inform operational decision-making across the School and group.
• Collaborate with external advisers and senior leadership to ensure robust financial governance.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Required for December 2026

Full-time and permanent

We are seeking an accomplished Deputy Bursar (Finance) to join St Benedict's School in this senior leadership role. Reporting to the Bursar, the successful candidate will lead the School's finance function and support the Bursar across wider school business matters. You will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, supporting business planning and informing operational decision-making across the School and the wider St Benedict's Group, including St Bernard's Preparatory School.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified accountant with substantial senior finance leadership experience to make a significant contribution to the financial and operational life of the School. The role includes leadership of the finance team and oversight of the School's core financial operations, reporting, compliance and systems development.

We are looking for a collaborative and confident leader with strong strategic judgement, commercial awareness, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to build effective relationships across the School community and with external advisers.

We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 6th November

Interviews will take place from w/c 9th November

Early applications are encouraged. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.