Finance Manager at Bishop Stopford School

Bishop Stopford School; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flu vaccination

Free parking

Staff gym

Cycle to Work

Two-week half-term

Job summary

Bishop Stopford School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Manager to lead and manage the school's financial operations, ensuring robust financial control, compliance with the academy trust and statutory requirements, and the provision of high‑quality financial information to support strategic decision‑making.

The Finance Manager will work closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and external auditors to ensure effective stewardship of public funds and the long‑term

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's financial operations and control.
• Ensure compliance with academy trust and statutory requirements.
• Provide high-quality financial information to support strategic decisions.
• Work with Headteacher, SLT, Trustees and external auditors.

Job description

About this Role

The main purpose of this role is to lead and manage the financial operations, ensuring robust financial control, compliance with academy trust and statutory requirements, and the provision of high‑quality financial information to support strategic decision‑making. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and external auditors to ensure the effective stewardship of public funds and the long‑term financial sustainability of the School.

Benefits

• A supportive environment in which your talent and commitment will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
• An opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative team
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Membership with a health benefits provider which includes access to a GP service. Annual flu vaccination
• Two‑week October half‑term holiday
• Free on‑site parking
• Staff gym and Cycle to Work scheme

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