Deputy Bursar (Finance)

ISC group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Benedict’s School in London seeks a Deputy Bursar (Finance) to lead the finance function and support the Bursar across school business matters. This senior leadership role shapes financial strategy and informs operational decisions across the School and the St Benedict’s Group, including St Bernard’s Preparatory School.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with substantial senior finance leadership experience, capable of guiding the finance team, ensuring reporting, compliance

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with substantial senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience leading the finance team and oversight of core financial operations, reporting, compliance and systems development.
• Ability to shape financial strategy and inform operational decision-making across the School and Group.

Responsibilities

• Lead the School's finance function and oversee reporting, compliance and systems development.
• Support the Bursar and contribute to business planning and financial strategy.
• Build effective relationships with staff, external advisers and the wider School community.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial reporting

Compliance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant

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.