School Finance Manager – Strategic & Reporting Lead

Ad Warrior Ltd; Cobham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking a Finance Manager to supervise the financial operations of the school and associated entities. The role involves robust financial controls, timely reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance to support strategic objectives and governance.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and annual audits, while working closely with senior leadership, governors, and budget holders to optimise financial performance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management and reporting.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Experience preparing accounts for audit.
• Experience in an education setting or charity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities.
• Maintain accurate accounts and rigorous financial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, income and expenditure against budget.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and year-end forecasting.
• Liaise with auditors and support annual audits.
• Oversee fee management and income recognition.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reporting

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Financial controls

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CIPFA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking a Finance Manager to supervise the financial operations of the school and associated entities. The role involves robust financial controls, timely reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance to support strategic objectives and governance.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and annual audits, while working closely with senior leadership, governors, and budget holders to optimise financial performance.