Education Finance Manager: Strategic & Compliance Lead

Sutton Valence School; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Maidstone is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to oversee daily financial operations. The successful candidate will manage a small team, ensure robust financial controls, and contribute to strategic planning. This role requires a qualified accountant with excellent leadership and communication skills, ideally with experience in the education or charity sector. Attractive benefits include healthcare membership, fitness facilities, and five weeks of annual leave.

Benefits

Benenden healthcare membership

Fitness facilities

Fee remission

Free school meal

Free parking

EV scheme

Five weeks’ annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management within the education or charity sector.
• Strong leadership capabilities to manage a small team.
• Ability to ensure robust financial controls and accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day financial operations of the School.
• Oversee a small finance team and ensure compliance.
• Contribute to strategic financial planning and sustainability of the School.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

A leading educational institution in Maidstone is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to oversee daily financial operations. The successful candidate will manage a small team, ensure robust financial controls, and contribute to strategic planning. This role requires a qualified accountant with excellent leadership and communication skills, ideally with experience in the education or charity sector. Attractive benefits include healthcare membership, fitness facilities, and five weeks of annual leave.