Finance Manager

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Ryde; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Haylands Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations, provide strategic financial advice, and support the Senior Leadership Team in delivering the best outcomes for pupils.

The role reports to the Headteacher, involves term-time hours with part-time flexibility, and requires a recognised finance qualification or substantial relevant experience. DBS checks and UK work eligibility apply.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a finance professional with qualified status or substantial relevant experience.
• Proven budget setting, financial management and reporting experience.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High levels of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's financial management systems and processes.
• Set, monitor and manage the school budget.
• Prepare budget forecasts and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls and audits.
• Oversee purchasing, invoicing and income collection processes.
• Identify opportunities for financial efficiencies aligned with school objectives.

Skills

Finance management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified finance qualification

Job description

Job details

Job role

• Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Term time, part time: 15 hours per week (flexible to suit candidate), term time only + 3 weeks during the school holidays

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£35,572 to £38,726

Actual salary

£13,431 to £14,622

Pay scale

IWC Hay Scale 9A-E

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Finance Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective financial management of a thriving school community. Reporting directly to the Headteacher, you will lead the day‑to‑day financial operations of the school, providing strategic financial advice, ensuring compliance with local authority and statutory requirements, and supporting the Senior Leadership team in delivering the very best outcomes for our pupils.

What the school offers its staff

The Role

• Leading the school's financial management systems and processes
• Setting, monitoring and managing the school budget
• Preparing budget forecasts and financial reports
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, internal controls and audit requirements
• Overseeing purchasing, invoicing and income collection processes
• Identifying opportunities for financial efficiencies whilst supporting the school's strategic objectives

About You

• A recognised finance qualification or substantial relevant experience
• Proven experience of budget setting, financial management and reporting
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• High levels of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail

"At our school, we are READY. We show Respect, strive for Excellence, aim high with Aspiration, and face challenges with Determination. Above all, we believe every day that every child matters, belongs and can succeed"

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Haylands Primary School and the Isle of Wight Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This post is classed as regulated activity and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.