Federation Finance Manager

eTeach UK Limited; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Catshill Middle, First School & Nursery is seeking a capable School Business Manager to lead financial planning and operational administration within our federation. You will partner with the Headteacher, Local Governing Board and Trust team to secure resources, ensure compliance and support teaching and learning.

We expect strong numeracy, organisation and analytical skills, with experience in financial management, budgeting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, organisational and analytical skills essential.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and committed to confidentiality, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting and financial administration is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial reports to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including purchasing, invoices, payments, banking and account reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to secure additional funding, grants and income.
• Oversee financial compliance, audits, procurement, contracts and value for money.
• Lead the financial and operational administration of the school's Wraparound Care provision.
• Check monthly payroll reports and support staff with pay-related queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records, asset inventories, licences and statutory returns.
• Work with colleagues to maintain effective risk management and ensure compliance with Trust policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Catshill Middle, First School & Nursery is welcoming, positive and inclusive. The core purpose of the federation is to provide a nurturing community that challenges all to succeed. You will join a positive and extremely caring staff with a ‘can do’ attitude to change and development.Working closely with the Headteacher, School Business Manager, Local Governing Board and Trust Central Team, you will help ensure our resources are managed efficiently, compliantly and in a way that supports the best possible outcomes for our children.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial reports to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including purchasing, invoices, payments, banking and account reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to secure additional funding, grants and income.
• Oversee financial compliance, audits, procurement, contracts and value for money.
• Lead the financial and operational administration of the school's Wraparound Care provision.
• Check monthly payroll reports and support staff with pay-related queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records, asset inventories, licences and statutory returns.
• Work with colleagues to maintain effective risk management and ensure compliance with Trust policies and statutory requirements.

About you

We are looking for someone with strong numerical, organisational and analytical skills who can manage competing priorities and communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders. You will be proactive, detail-oriented and committed to confidentiality, accountability and continuous improvement. Experience in financial management, budgeting and financial administration is highly desirable. Above all, you will share our commitment to ensuring resources are used effectively to support teaching, learning and the wider school community. Both Catshill Middle School and Catshill First School have recently joined the Spire Church of England Learning Trust. This is an exciting time for both schools and all staff. The Spire Trust currently has 6 schools with the joint aim of raising standards and benefiting the children and families the schools serve. The Trust team provides excellent support, enables extensive networking and offers continued career development opportunities and training. We are also fortunate to be federated which provides us with excellent opportunities for effective transition with our main feeder school and opportunities for staff collaboration. We can offer you a welcoming team committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.