School Finance Manager

Farrer Barnes Limited; Deal; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated School Finance Manager to join their senior support team. This role involves managing a small finance team, preparing financial forecasts, and ensuring effective financial controls. You will contribute to strategic planning and resource efficiency in a well-respected educational environment. If you have a strong background in financial management and are passionate about supporting educational institutions, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Manage a small finance team and oversee financial operations.
• Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and re-forecasts.
• Monitor cash flow and oversee payroll management.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with Sage

Budget management

Educational financial management

Annual financial statements production

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

Sage

Excel

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About the Company

My client is a well-respected school based in Maidstone. They are seeking a School Finance Manager to join their senior support team.

The Role

Manage a small finance team, report to the Headteacher, oversee financial operations, contribute to strategic planning, and ensure resource efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and reports.
2. Ensure effective financial controls.
3. Prepare monthly management accounts and re-forecasts.
4. Monitor cash flow.
5. Oversee payroll management.

Desirable Skills

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Sage.
• Experience managing budgets and financial resources.
• Experience in educational financial management is a plus.
• Experience producing annual financial statements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Application Process

Register with us by completing the form and submitting your CV (max 5MB, formats: doc, docx, txt, pdf, rtf, xls). We will assist you in finding your next career move.

Farrer Barnes Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and complies with UK legislation. We act as an employment agency for permanent and temporary roles.