My client is a School based in North West London, boasting a range of excellent facilities and modern working environment, is now looking to recruit to the important role of School Finance Manager to join the senior support staff. Leading a small finance team and working closely with the School Business Manger, the role centres on managing the income and expenditure of the school, providing insightful reporting and analysis for the SLT. Key to success in this post will be setting and controlling budgets, alongside keen financial management and appraisal of the procurement of services, suppliers and products for the school. You'll become the trusted advisor to the Head, helping with sound financial decision making to ensure high standards of education are met. You'll ensure various annual reporting deadlines are met, managing the ESFA and HRMC statutory returns.Applications are sought from experienced finance candidates, either formally qualified or actively studying a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA CIPFA or equivalent) with previous experience of operating at a similar level, within schools or other educational sector experience. Certainly, evidence of managing and controlling budgets, good IT and reporting experience will be required.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
My client is a School based in North West London, boasting a range of excellent facilities and modern working environment, is now looking to recruit to the important role of School Finance Manager to join the senior support staff. Leading a small finance team and working closely with the School Business Manger, the role centres on managing the income and expenditure of the school, providing insightful reporting and analysis for the SLT. Key to success in this post will be setting and controlling budgets, alongside keen financial management and appraisal of the procurement of services, suppliers and products for the school. You'll become the trusted advisor to the Head, helping with sound financial decision making to ensure high standards of education are met. You'll ensure various annual reporting deadlines are met, managing the ESFA and HRMC statutory returns.Applications are sought from experienced finance candidates, either formally qualified or actively studying a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA CIPFA or equivalent) with previous experience of operating at a similar level, within schools or other educational sector experience. Certainly, evidence of managing and controlling budgets, good IT and reporting experience will be required.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
My client is an East London based Academy, looking to recruit a highly competent School Business Manager to lead the non-teaching functions of the school.This role holds responsibility for managing the overall business functions of the school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration. You will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.In detail the role will involve: Leading the support staff with both direct and indirect supervision of different functions Overseeing financial management, health and safety, HR, compliance and administration Managing school budget and ensuring it is balanced, realistic and represents good use of funds Complying with financial reporting requirements and submitting statutory returns Heading procurement process, managing tenders and negotiating costs with suppliers Involvement with ad hoc school projects, to include a future building plan You will play a crucial strategic role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, driving the school's ambition and vision. There is plenty of opportunity to refine and evaluate processes and procedures to improve the support function. You will report directly to the Headteacher and quickly establish yourself as a key member of the school leadership team. Previous school business management experience is essential.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
My client is an East London based Academy, looking to recruit a highly competent School Business Manager to lead the non-teaching functions of the school.This role holds responsibility for managing the overall business functions of the school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration. You will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.In detail the role will involve: Leading the support staff with both direct and indirect supervision of different functions Overseeing financial management, health and safety, HR, compliance and administration Managing school budget and ensuring it is balanced, realistic and represents good use of funds Complying with financial reporting requirements and submitting statutory returns Heading procurement process, managing tenders and negotiating costs with suppliers Involvement with ad hoc school projects, to include a future building plan You will play a crucial strategic role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, driving the school's ambition and vision. There is plenty of opportunity to refine and evaluate processes and procedures to improve the support function. You will report directly to the Headteacher and quickly establish yourself as a key member of the school leadership team. Previous school business management experience is essential.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
