School Finance Leader: Budgeting, HR & Compliance

Cliffedale Primary School; Grantham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cliffedale Primary School is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial procedures, ensuring robust controls across the school finances. You will manage the purchase ledger, procurement, school fund administration and invoicing, and provide payroll liaison support while safeguarding compliance and regular audit preparation.

You will also oversee resource management and line management responsibilities, working with senior leaders to support

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths and a Level 4+ qualification are required.
• Experience in financial management and school budgeting is preferred.
• Strong communication and ICT skills essential.
• Experience with finance systems and payroll liaison is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Budget management and forecasting.
• Financial procedures and month-end processes.
• Purchase ledger and procurement.
• School fund administration.
• Sales invoicing and lettings.
• HR, recruitment, safeguarding checks and payroll liaison.
• Audit preparation and compliance.
• Resource management including line management responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

ICT

Finance Systems

Prioritisation

HR knowledge

Proactive Mindset

Policy Awareness

Flexible

Good Communicator

Vigilant with Procedures

Education

GCSE English and Maths and relevant Level 4+ qualification

Job description

Cliffedale Primary School is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial procedures, ensuring robust controls across the school finances. You will manage the purchase ledger, procurement, school fund administration and invoicing, and provide payroll liaison support while safeguarding compliance and regular audit preparation.

You will also oversee resource management and line management responsibilities, working with senior leaders to support