School Finance Manager

Teem Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established school in South Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its friendly Finance team. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the school’s financial systems, prepare budgets and reports, and support the Director of Finance and Operations. The ideal candidate will hold a recognised finance qualification, have a proven track record in financial management, and possess strong interpersonal skills. The role requires a commitment to safeguarding children, with an enhanced DBS check necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Financially, technically, and IT literate.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school’s financial systems and processes.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and reports for the governing body.
• Support the Director of Finance and Operations in all financial matters.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Reporting

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Education

Recognised professional finance or accounting qualification

Job description

Our client are an established and well-regarded school in South Buckinghamshire they are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its small, friendly Finance team. The school offers a vibrant and supportive working environment, with a strong reputation for academic, sporting, creative and extracurricular excellence.

This is a key leadership role, overseeing the school’s financial systems and processes, and supporting the Director of Finance and Operations on all financial matters. The Finance Manager will prepare budgets, forecasts and reports for the governing body, and will work closely with both the Director of Finance and Operations and the Finance Officer to ensure the effective financial management of the organisation.

Key responsibilities and qualifications

• hold a recognised professional finance or accounting qualification;
• be financially, technically and IT literate;
• have proven experience in financial management, budgeting and reporting;
• be an effective team player with strong interpersonal skills;
• demonstrate sound judgement and a calm, fair approach.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.