School Finance Manager

Robertson Bell; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced finance professional for a pivotal School Finance Manager role. This position involves leading financial operations within a supportive educational environment, ensuring effective budgeting and reporting, and collaborating closely with senior leaders. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement across two school sites, allowing for flexibility while making a significant impact on students' outcomes. With a strong pension scheme and generous leave entitlement, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their career in finance within the education sector.

Benefits

Strong pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Excellent professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the education sector is essential.
• Strong skills in budgeting and financial reporting are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget setting and financial planning with senior leaders.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and oversee payroll checks.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to step into a key leadership role within the education sector? Do you enjoy budgeting, reporting, and working closely with senior leaders to support long-term planning? Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a school setting by ensuring strong financial management? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Robertson Bell is proud to be working with a well-regarded educational institution to recruit a School Finance Manager on a permanent basis. This is a crucial role within the leadership team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the school’s financial operations, support strategic decision-making, and help deliver the best outcomes for students through effective resource management.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading on budget setting and financial planning in collaboration with senior leaders.

Preparing monthly management accounts, monitoring financial performance, and completing reconciliations.

Overseeing payroll checks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.

Supporting the development and implementation of efficient financial systems and procedures.

Managing and developing finance staff, providing guidance and day-to-day oversight.

Acting as a key contact for auditors and supporting the school’s readiness for inspections and financial reviews.

This role is based across two school sites with a hybrid working arrangement and offers a supportive and collaborative environment. You’ll benefit from a strong pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, and excellent professional development opportunities.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience working in the education sector

Demonstrate strong budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis skills.

Be proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

Have experience managing or supporting finance staff.

• Be a confident communicator, able to work effectively with stakeholders.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis – apply now to avoid missing out!