Finance Manager

Teaching Personnel; Wirral; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Wirral seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and support strategic decision-making. The role includes managing budgets, compliance, and audits. Candidates should have a strong background in financial management, preferably in an educational setting. This position offers professional development opportunities and is key to the school's support structure.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Strong community sense

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management, preferably in education or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial procedures, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s financial strategy, planning, and reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations.
• Provide financial information to the leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Manage financial audits.

Skills

Financial management experience

Strong knowledge of financial procedures

Excellent IT skills

Organisational skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Financial management software

Job description

Secondary School Finance Manager
Permanent Post
Location: Wirral

Via: Teaching Personnel

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Finance Manager to join a thriving secondary school in the Wirral. This is a key role within the school’s leadership and support structure, ensuring the effective and efficient management of all financial operations.

About the Role

The Finance Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading the school’s financial strategy, planning and reporting.
• Overseeing day-to-day financial operations, including budget management, payroll, procurement, and compliance.
• Providing clear and accurate financial information to the Headteacher, Governors and senior leadership team to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, funding body requirements, and school financial procedures.
• Managing financial audits and liaising with external agencies as required.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in financial management, preferably within an educational or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial procedures, budgeting, and reporting.
• Excellent IT skills, with experience using financial management software.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to upholding the values and ethos of the school.

We Offer

• A permanent, rewarding role within a supportive and forward-thinking school.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative working environment with a strong sense of community.

How to Apply

For an application pack and further details, please submit your CV.

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