Part Time School Finance Manager

Farrer Barnes Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education consultancy is seeking a part-time School Finance Manager for a role in West London. The successful candidate will guide budget management and financial reporting, partnering closely with leadership. Ideal applicants will have experience in finance within educational settings. This contract role is set to begin in January, with an initial commitment of 3 days per week, potentially increasing to full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets in a school or educational setting.
• Strong IT skills with reporting experience.
• Formal qualification or studying for a professional accountancy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage income and expenditure of the school.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis for the Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines for ESFA and HMRC.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

IT proficiency

Education

CIMA, ACCA or equivalent qualification

Job description

My client is a School based in West London, boasting a range of excellent facilities and modern working environment, is now looking to recruit to the important role of School Finance Manager to join the senior support staff. This is a contract role for at least 9 months. This role is being offered on a part time basis, initially 3 days per week with a view to becoming 4 or 5 days per week.

Leading a small finance team and working closely with the School Business Manager, the role centres on managing the income and expenditure of the school, providing insightful reporting and analysis for the Senior Leadership Team. Key to success in this post will be setting and controlling budgets, alongside keen financial management and appraisal of the procurement of services, suppliers and products for the school. You’ll become the trusted advisor to the Head, helping with sound financial decision making to ensure high standards of education are met. You’ll ensure various annual reporting deadlines are met, managing the ESFA and HMRC statutory returns.

Applications are sought from experienced finance candidates, either formally qualified or actively studying a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent). Previous experience of operating at a similar level, within schools or other educational sector experience is essential. Certainly, evidence of managing and controlling budgets, good IT and reporting experience will be required.

My client is looking for a new year start so you must be available from the beginning of January.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.