Finance Manager – Schools (Hybrid: 2 days WFH)

Swale Academies Trust; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK seeks a Finance Manager to join its finance team. This role involves producing monthly management accounts, proactive budget monitoring, and effective line management. Ideal candidates will have previous school finance experience, strong people management skills, and familiarity with IRIS Financials and Access Budgeting. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC Scheme

Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive

Access to training and development

On-site Parking

Discounts with local retailers and cinemas

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of school finance is preferred.
• Experience in producing management accounts.
• Ability to set realistic budgets.

Responsibilities

• Produce meaningful monthly management accounts.
• Monitor budgets proactively throughout the year.
• Manage line effectively for the finance team.

Skills

school finance experience

strong people management skills

excellent interpersonal skills

proactive budget monitoring

Tools

IRIS Financials (PSF)

Access Budgeting

Job description

A leading educational organization in the UK seeks a Finance Manager to join its finance team. This role involves producing monthly management accounts, proactive budget monitoring, and effective line management. Ideal candidates will have previous school finance experience, strong people management skills, and familiarity with IRIS Financials and Access Budgeting. Flexible working options are available.