Finance Manager (Maternity Cover) – Flexible Hours & Impact

International Schools Today; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Ipswich High School is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the Finance team on a maternity cover basis, working 22–29 hours per week across 52 weeks. You will oversee a broad range of financial activities, ensure accurate recording of transactions and timely reporting, and work with the Head of Finance to support the school’s financial operations.

The role requires expertise in management accounts, reconciliations and budgets, with a detail‑oriented, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Broad finance role with sound accounting principles.
• Able to produce management accounts and monitor budgets.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and solutions-focused with process improvements.
• Effective communicator with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Able to work independently within a small finance team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the finance function.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Ensure timely completion of financial processes and reporting.
• Collaborate with Head of Finance to deliver timely reports.

Skills

Management accounts

Budgets

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Financial controls

Communication

Job description

Ipswich High School is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the Finance team on a maternity cover basis, working 22–29 hours per week across 52 weeks. You will oversee a broad range of financial activities, ensure accurate recording of transactions and timely reporting, and work with the Head of Finance to support the school’s financial operations.

The role requires expertise in management accounts, reconciliations and budgets, with a detail‑oriented, proactive approach.