Finance Manager

Point 13 Jobs; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettlethorpe High School is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial management, budgeting and reporting. You will manage a circa £13 million budget, prepare forecasts, support budget holders, ensure regulatory compliance and drive financial efficiency across the school.

The role requires strong leadership, a recognised finance qualification or substantial equivalent experience, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial colleagues.

Qualifications

• Recognised finance qualification or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience in budget setting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial colleagues.
• Experience in the education sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s financial management systems and processes.
• Set and monitor a budget of approximately £13 million.
• Prepare budget forecasts and financial reports.
• Support budget holders with financial planning and monitoring expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls and audit requirements.
• Assist with funding bids, actively contributing to income generation and developing additional funding streams.
• Overseeing purchasing, invoicing and income collection processes.
• Liaising with the local authority, auditors and external stakeholders.
• Leading and developing the finance team to maintain high standards of service and efficiency.
• Identifying opportunities for financial efficiencies whilst supporting the school’s strategic objectives.

Job description

Kettlethorpe High School – a successful maintained secondary school with a commitment to outstanding outcomes for its students – is looking for an experienced finance professional to join the team as Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the school’s financial management systems and processes.
• Setting, monitoring and managing a budget of approximately £13 million.
• Preparing budget forecasts and financial reports.
• Supporting budget holders with financial planning and monitoring expenditure.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, internal controls and audit requirements.
• Assisting with funding bids, actively contributing to income generation and developing additional funding streams.
• Overseeing purchasing, invoicing and income collection processes.
• Liaising with the local authority, auditors and external stakeholders.
• Leading and developing the finance team to maintain high standards of service and efficiency.
• Identifying opportunities for financial efficiencies whilst supporting the school’s strategic objectives.

Skills and Experience

• A recognised finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience.
• Knowledge of financial systems and procedures.
• Proven experience of budget setting, management and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• High levels of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.
• Experience of working within the education sector (desirable).
• The opportunity to work in a large, successful and forward-thinking secondary school.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the education of young people.

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, all year round.