Head of Finance

Loreto Sixth Form College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Loreto Sixth Form College in Manchester is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the College’s financial reporting, provide an efficient accounting service and develop the Finance team.

You will review monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and the annual budget, produce papers for governor committees, maintain budgetary control and advise budget holders on financial decisions, and ensure compliance with financial directives from the DfE.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College’s financial reporting and provide an efficient accounting service.
• Develop and lead the Finance team, including effective line management.
• Review, challenge and approve monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and the annual budget.
• Produce papers for governor committees and maintain budgetary control.
• Advise budget holders and ensure adherence to financial controls and asset management.

Job description

Loreto College is looking to appoint a Head of Finance to be responsible for the accurate and timely production of the College’s financial information, provide an efficient and effective accountancy service to all areas of the College, and provide overall leadership, management and development of the Finance team, including direct line management of the Finance Manager.

The postholder will review, challenge and approve monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and annual budgets, produce papers for governor committees, lead on the control of the College’s finances and assets and maintain budgetary control. You will provide advice and guidance to budget holders, prepare and issue monthly budget statements, and be responsible for the production of the annual college budget. Maintaining awareness of financial developments and financial protocols with the DfE and other funding bodies is integral to the role.

Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme". Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring "Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college.”

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.

Supporting Statement

In your supporting statement, we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed. You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.