School Finance Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Milton Keynes is looking for a full-time School Finance Manager to maintain financial systems and support budget oversight. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial management within an educational setting. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in financial software are essential. This position offers a supportive environment to contribute positively to the school community.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing financial systems ideally in education.
• Strong understanding of school budget management and compliance.
• Ability to train and support staff in financial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain efficient financial systems and procedures.
• Maintain oversight of budgets and financial transactions.
• Provide financial direction on budgeting and procurement.

Skills

Financial management

Budget oversight

Financial software proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Experience in managing financial systems

Tools

Financial software

Standard office software

Job description

Overview

Falconhurst School is seeking a highly organised and proactive full-time School Finance Manager to join our committed staff team. This pivotal role will support the Head Teacher and wider management team by developing and maintaining efficient financial systems, ensuring robust budget oversight, and providing expert financial advice to inform key decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain appropriate, efficient financial systems and procedures within the school.
• Maintain rigorous oversight of budgets, accounts, processes, and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Manage secure and accurate financial data using school-specific systems and standard software packages.
• Provide timely, authoritative financial direction on budgeting, best value, procurement, regulations, and income generation.
• Ensure all staff involved in financial matters are competent and understand their responsibilities.
• Assist with income generation activities alongside the Head Teacher and governing body.
• Manage financial relationships with external bodies, including reporting, accounts payable/receivable, banking, CFR returns, grants, school fund, leasing, special event finances, and year-end accounts.
• Liaise with support staff to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing where appropriate.
• Support non-financial administrative duties as requested by the Head Teacher.
• Uphold and enhance the school’s reputation through positive engagement with pupils, parents, carers, and the wider community.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in managing financial systems and procedures, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of school budget management, accounting, and financial compliance.
• Proficient in using financial software and standard office software packages.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to provide accurate, timely financial advice.
• Experience of working with external financial bodies and managing related reporting and compliance.
• Ability to train and support staff in financial responsibilities.
• Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable Qualities

• A proactive, solution-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a friendly, purposeful team environment.
• Commitment to supporting a differentiated and personalised curriculum through effective financial management.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to a positive school culture that motivates, challenges, and inspires.

What the school offers its staff

At Falconhurst, we pride ourselves on being an open, friendly, and purposeful school where all children are given the opportunity to flourish in a safe and stimulating atmosphere. Our ethos drives us to motivate, challenge, and inspire every pupil through a creative and personalised curriculum.

You will be joining a school that values strong, supportive relationships among staff, pupils, families, and the wider community. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a school with fabulous children who make every day a learning day and a team committed to providing inspirational and exemplary education.

Commitment to safeguarding

Everyone in Falconhurst School has a duty to help keep children and young people safe by providing a safe environment, identifying children who are suffering or likely to suffer significant harm and taking appropriate action.