School Finance Manager

Role Title: School Finance Manager

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £38,000 – £43,000 per annum

Working Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Location: Berkshire

Sellick Partnership are working with a leading Multi Academy Trust who are seeking an experienced School Finance Manager to join one of their secondary schools in Berkshire on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a key finance position within the school, working closely with the Head Teacher and Director of Finance, while managing a small finance function and overseeing the day-to-day financial management of the school. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a secondary school, school environment or Multi Academy Trust, alongside extensive experience using FMS finance software.

The responsibilities of the School Finance Manager will be:

Managing the day-to-day financial operations of the secondary school

Managing and supporting a small finance team of one

Preparing and monitoring budgets, forecasts and financial reports

Supporting the Head Teacher and senior leadership team with financial information and advice

Reporting to the Head Teacher and Director of Finance

Monitoring income and expenditure against budgets and investigating variances

Overseeing purchase orders, invoicing, payments and income processes

Supporting month-end and year-end financial processes

Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place

Supporting audit requirements and providing financial information as required

Ensuring compliance with the financial policies and procedures of the Multi Academy Trust

Working closely with the central finance team and school leadership to support effective financial management

The ideal candidate for the School Finance Manager role will have:

Extensive experience working within a secondary school, school environment or Multi Academy Trust

Extensive hands-on experience using FMS finance software – this is an essential requirement

Previous experience managing or supervising a finance team

Strong knowledge of school finance, budgeting and financial reporting

Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, ideally including Head Teachers and/or Directors of Finance

Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong communication and organisational skills

The ability to work independently and take ownership of the school's financial operations

A relevant finance qualification or strong equivalent experience would be desirable

How to apply for the School Finance Manager role:

If you believe that you are well suited to this excellent opportunity for a School Finance Manager, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, with successful applicants being contacted to arrange interviews as soon as possible.

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