Strategic School Finance & Operations Manager

Sellick Partnership; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership are recruiting a School Finance Business Manager for a secondary school in Slough, Berkshire. This permanent, full-time role requires hands-on school finance management experience and proficiency with FMS software.

The role collaborates with the Head Teacher and SLT to ensure strong financial controls and compliant processes. The ideal candidate will have prior school-based finance experience and a qualification in finance or school business management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a school environment, ideally within a secondary school.
• Experience in School Business Management with a focus on Finance.
• Current hands-on experience using FMS finance software - essential.
• A strong understanding of school finance, budgeting and financial management processes.
• Experience managing the day-to-day financial operations of a school.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day financial management and operations of the secondary school.
• Managing the school's finance function, ensuring effective processes and financial controls are maintained.
• Preparing, monitoring and reviewing school budgets and financial forecasts.
• Producing financial reports and management information to support decision-making.
• Working closely with the Head Teacher and senior leadership team, providing financial advice and guidance.
• Monitoring income and expenditure, identifying variances and recommending appropriate action.
• Overseeing purchase orders, invoicing, payments and income management.
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Supporting internal and external audits, providing financial information as required.
• Liaising with the central finance team to ensure consistent financial management across the Trust.

Skills

School finance management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Financial controls

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Finance or school business management qualification

Tools

FMS finance software

Job description

Sellick Partnership are recruiting a School Finance Business Manager for a secondary school in Slough, Berkshire. This permanent, full-time role requires hands-on school finance management experience and proficiency with FMS software.

The role collaborates with the Head Teacher and SLT to ensure strong financial controls and compliant processes. The ideal candidate will have prior school-based finance experience and a qualification in finance or school business management.