Finance Manager

ST JOHN'S SCHOOL; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ST JOHN'S SCHOOL is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations and ensure robust controls and accurate reporting. The role involves payments, income, fee billing, and financial record management, with support for budgeting and reporting.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with colleagues, parents and suppliers. St John’s is an independent boys’ preparatory school for 250 pupils, offering a welcoming environment and the chance to

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role is essential.
• School experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing payments and income.
• Managing fee billing and financial records.
• Supporting budgeting and reporting.

Skills

Financial management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Job description

Responsible to: Bursar
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 2nd November 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Interview Date: W/c 9th November 2026

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to play a key role in supporting the continue success of our thriving independent school.

Working closely with the Bursar, the successful candidate will take ownership of the School’s day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting. This varied and rewarding role includes overseeing payments and income, managing fee billing and financial records, supporting budgeting and reporting, and helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the School.

We are looking for a finance professional with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, parents and suppliers. Experience in a similar finance role is essential and school experience would be advantageous.

St John’s is an independent boys’ preparatory school for 250 boys aged 3-11, set within 35 acres of beautiful grounds on Pinner Hill. We offer a welcoming and supportive working environment and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the life of the School.

St John’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and other relevant safeguarding checks.