Strategic School Finance Manager — Part‑Time

Farrer Barnes Limited; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Farrer Barnes Limited is recruiting a Part Time Finance Manager for an independent school near Bracknell. The role supports strategic and operational financial management, working with the Bursar and reporting to the Headteacher.

You will oversee income and expenditure, provide reporting and analysis for the SLT, and be involved in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts. Flexible 30-hour schedule (4 days or 5 shorter days) is offered.

Qualifications

• Evidence of managing and controlling budgets in an educational setting.
• Experience reporting to senior leadership (SLT).
• Proactive budgeting, forecasting and management accounting.
• Strong IT and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's income and expenditure.
• Provide insightful reporting and analysis to the SLT.
• Set and control budgets, forecast financial performance.
• Prepare management accounts and variance analysis.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management accounts

Financial reporting

IT proficiency

Education

CIMA/ACCA/AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Farrer Barnes Limited is recruiting a Part Time Finance Manager for an independent school near Bracknell. The role supports strategic and operational financial management, working with the Bursar and reporting to the Headteacher.

You will oversee income and expenditure, provide reporting and analysis for the SLT, and be involved in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts. Flexible 30-hour schedule (4 days or 5 shorter days) is offered.