Strategic School Finance Manager (Temp-to-Perm)

Farrer Barnes Limited; South Kent (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford area School is seeking a Finance Manager to support strategic and operational financial management on a temporary basis with a view to permanent appointment. The role involves working closely with the Headteacher, managing income and expenditure, and delivering timely reporting for senior leaders.

Applicants should be experienced finance professionals, either formally qualified or studying CIMA/ACCA/AAT or equivalent, with prior experience in schools or education.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and controlling budgets in an educational setting or similar environment.
• Strong reporting skills with the ability to provide insights to SLT.
• Active pursuit or holding a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/AAT) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage the income and expenditure of the school.
• Provide insightful reporting and analysis for SLT and Headteacher.
• Set and control budgets, forecast, and prepare management accounts.

Skills

Budget management

Reporting

Financial analysis

Education

Professional accountancy qualification or studying (CIMA/ACCA/AAT)

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Ashford area School is seeking a Finance Manager to support strategic and operational financial management on a temporary basis with a view to permanent appointment. The role involves working closely with the Headteacher, managing income and expenditure, and delivering timely reporting for senior leaders.

Applicants should be experienced finance professionals, either formally qualified or studying CIMA/ACCA/AAT or equivalent, with prior experience in schools or education.