Finance Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Spalding; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St John the Baptist CofE Primary School in Spalding is seeking a talented, enthusiastic and proactive Finance Manager to join our friendly and supportive team. The role offers a rewarding and varied portfolio across financial operations and strategic decision-making, with opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary.

Previous school experience is not essential; we welcome applicants with a strong background in finance, accounting or financial management across any sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounting or financial management across any sector.
• Organised, confident and commercially minded.
• Previous school experience not essential; can come from any sector.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is a

thriving, welcoming and forward-thinking

school, committed to providing an

exceptional education for our children. We

are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and

proactive Finance Manager to join our

friendly and supportive team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an

experienced finance professional looking for

a rewarding and varied role where their

skills can make a real difference. Previous

experience working in a school is not

essential – we welcome applications from

candidates with a strong background in

finance, accounting or financial

management across any sector.

We are seeking someone who is organised,

confident and commercially minded, with

the ability to manage financial operations,

contribute to strategic decision-making and

help shape the future of our school.

If you are looking for a fulfilling new

challenge, where your expertise will be

valued and your work will have a genuine

impact on the lives of children, we would

love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

A supportive and collaborative leadership team.

Opportunities for professional development.

A competitive salary and employee benefits package.

The chance to make a real difference in the operational and strategic success of the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.