Finance Manager

The Smyth Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

If you offer strong accounting and financial experience and management skills, this position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the financial management of one of London's top day schools.

Role Overview

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the provision and maintenance of Wimbledon High School's financial and accounting services. This includes:

1. Preparation and management of budgets
2. Monthly management reporting
3. Financial management of outsourced contracts
4. Managing the school's financial administration
5. Overseeing the management of the school's purchase ordering and payments systems

Team Management

You will line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, ensuring clear expectations and high performance standards.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered, you should have:

• A suitable accountancy/financial qualification such as ACA, CIMA, AAT, or equivalent
• Good understanding of accounting software
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting
• Ability to operate, monitor, and maintain systems for effective budget management
• Ability to analyze and present statistical information confidently

Experience in a commercial or educational environment is welcomed.

About The School

Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to make a difference. Our pastoral programme GROW, co-curricular opportunities, character-building partnerships, and our 'playful scholarship' approach create a nurturing environment for individual flourishing. Located in Wimbledon, less than 20 minutes from central London.

Benefits

As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we offer:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• GDST Flexible Pension Plan (details)
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance
• Up to 50% fee discount for children at GDST schools
• Interest-free loans for training, computers, and travel season tickets
• Cycle to Work scheme

Application Process

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday, 30th April 2025. Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 7th May 2025.

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion, and real change, valuing every individual. We are also committed to safeguarding children; online searches and child protection screening will apply to this post.