School Finance Manager: Budget & Compliance Lead

Teaching Vacancies; Ryde; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Haylands Primary School on the Isle of Wight is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the school’s financial operations and provide strategic financial advice. Reporting to the Headteacher, you will manage budgets, forecasts, and statutory returns, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal controls to support pupils’ outcomes.

You will bring a recognised finance qualification or substantial experience, strong analytical and organisational skills, and a meticulous approach to financial

Qualifications

• A recognised finance qualification or substantial relevant experience.
• Proven experience of budget setting, financial management and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High levels of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Leading the school’s financial management systems and processes
• Setting, monitoring and managing the school budget
• Preparing budget forecasts and financial reports
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, internal controls and audit requirements
• Overseeing purchasing, invoicing and income collection processes
• Identifying opportunities for financial efficiencies whilst supporting the school’s strategic objectives

Job description

Haylands Primary School on the Isle of Wight is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the school’s financial operations and provide strategic financial advice. Reporting to the Headteacher, you will manage budgets, forecasts, and statutory returns, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal controls to support pupils’ outcomes.

You will bring a recognised finance qualification or substantial experience, strong analytical and organisational skills, and a meticulous approach to financial