Schools Finance Team Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Warwickshire seeks a Schools Finance Team Manager to lead a skilled team providing finance services to schools. You will ensure quality financial advice, support schools in strategic planning, and monitor compliance. Candidates should have substantial experience in finance, team management capabilities, and knowledge of school funding guidelines. The role includes significant decision-making responsibilities and a passion for service improvement. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial experience supporting schools or academies.
• Proven ability managing a team of up to 15 FTEs.
• In-depth knowledge of school funding rules and statutory guidance.
• Competence in clear data presentation for non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong judgment and resilience under pressure.
• Collaborative approach to drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering finance services to schools.
• Ensure high-quality financial advice and compliance.
• Collaborate with schools on financial decision-making.
• Quality assure the team’s work and monitor performance.

Skills

Experience in a professional finance environment

Team management

Knowledge of school funding rules

Data analysis skills

Judgment and decision-making

Collaborative approach

Passion for continuous improvement

Education

Relevant qualification in school finance, business or accountancy

Job description

Make a Difference in Warwickshire’s Schools

Are you an experienced school business manager or a finance professional with a proven track record of delivering high‑quality financial advice in an Education environment? Do you thrive on leading teams and driving continuous improvement? If so, we’d love to talk to you about our Schools Finance Team Manager role.

About the Role

As the Schools Finance Team Manager, you’ll lead a highly skilled and experienced team delivering traded finance services to maintained schools across Warwickshire. Your role is pivotal in ensuring schools receive consistent, high‑quality financial advice, supporting both strategic and operational financial planning, monitoring, compliance and reporting.

You’ll work collaboratively with schools, providing support and challenge where needed to encourage sound financial decision‑making and accountability. Working closely with colleagues across Finance and Education, you’ll also play a key role in quality assuring the work of the team, making sure they are up to date with all legal and policy changes, meeting deadlines and monitoring schools’ financial performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Substantial experience in a professional finance environment, ideally supporting schools or academies.
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams, with up to 15 FTEs reporting to you.
• In‑depth knowledge of the rules, frameworks and statutory guidance governing school funding.
• Highly competent in analysing complex data and presenting it clearly to non‑financial colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Strong judgement, resilience under pressure and the confidence to make significant decisions.
• A collaborative and supportive approach, with the ability to challenge constructively to drive improvement.
• A passion for continuous improvement and digital innovation in service delivery.
• A relevant qualification in school finance, business or accountancy.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a team with a wealth of experience and a strong reputation for delivering excellent service.
• Shape and develop our traded service offer to ensure it evolves with the changing needs of schools.
• Be part of an inclusive, supportive and forward‑thinking organisation committed to your professional development.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: Warwickshire County Council Benefits.

Additional Information

To discuss the role please contact Head of Operational Finance Services, Liz Firmstone via [e-mail].

Closing date: 6th January 2026

Interview date: w/c 12th January 2026

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more.