Allen Lane Interim & Permanent Recruitment

Title: Finance Manager Location: Buckingham/Berkshire Border Salary: c£55,000 A fantastic independent school in Buckinghamshire is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager. This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving, values-driven educational organisation providing first-class teaching, boarding and co-curricular experiences for pupils aged 7 13. The school has invested significantly in its facilities, systems and learning environment and offers a highly supportive and collaborative workplace culture and continues to grow. The Finance Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of all financial operations and controls, acting as second-in-command to the Director of Finance & Operations and deputising when required. You ll lead on financial systems, statutory reporting, audit, compliance, and financial planning while developing processes that continue to support the school s growth and ambitions. The role Day-to-day management of all finance systems and controls Preparation of annual accounts, payroll and statutory submissions Managing budgets, financial planning and supporting SLT decision-making Responsible for billing, VAT, compliance, audit and banking Credit control, cost and profitability analysis, and financial modelling Line management of the Finance Officer Liaison with stakeholders including auditors, HMRC, insurers and banks Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations and acting as deputy What makes this role attractive? Work at one of the UK s most respected independent schools Supportive senior leadership team and engaged governing body Opportunity to shape and modernise finance systems and processes A broad and varied role with genuine ownership and autonomy Strong organisational values and commitment to staff development A professional, friendly and collaborative working environment Ideal candidate profile We are looking for someone who: Has experience in finance management or financial control Ideally holds (or is working towards) a recognised accounting qualification Brings experience in financial operations, statutory reporting and budgeting Enjoys operational responsibility as well as improving systems and processes Has a proactive, collaborative approach and excellent communication skills Benefits and working pattern Full-time, permanent position Term-time plus holiday working pattern (52 weeks per year) Competitive salary and pension Beautiful campus setting Free parking and subsidised meals Professional development and training opportunities Supportive, family-friendly environment, discount fees for the school How to apply If you would like to learn more about the role and receive a full candidate pack, please get in touch.

My client is a world-renowned organisation at the very heart of London s cultural sector. Entertaining, educating and engaging with visitors from around the world, they are looking to appoint an interim Finance Business Partner to support them through their budgeting cycle. Reporting into the Head of Financial Reporting and Analysis, key responsibilities will include: Act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to your business area, providing high-quality financial analysis and insight. Oversee financial performance through analysing variances, trends, modelling and scenario planning. Supporting the department to review current working practices and processes, making recommendations with both efficiencies and commerciality in mind. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Accountant and have a proven track record in finance business partnering and analysis. A good level of Excel and an engaging can-do approach are also essential. Preference for candidates with a Not-for-Profit background. This role has been assessed as inside of IR35. With flexible office working practices, this role would be based in their London office 2 days a week.