Experienced School Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Secondary School
Location: Haringey
Contract: Long Term, Full Time
Rate: 24 - 29 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: 8.15am - 4.00pm

Are you a skilled school finance professional looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant school setting? We are seeking an experienced school Finance Manager to join a secondary school in North London.

About the School:
Located in Haringey, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for students to thrive academically and socially. With good facilities and a diverse community, we celebrate the achievements of all our students and staff.

The Role:
As Finance Manager, you will lead the school's financial management and possibly take on the running pof the operations atthe school(this is TBC). This role involves overseeing daily finance operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and income generation.

EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR ROLE IN A SECONDARY SCHOOL IS ESSENTIAL

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily financial operations, including payments, cashflow, and systems.
• Provide financial advice and maintain controls across departments.
• Assist in the creation and amendment of financial policies.
• Lead efforts to increase income and reduce costs.
• Oversee payroll, ensuring timely payments.
• Assist with budgets, management accounts, and reports.
• Coordinate audits and financial returns.
• Ensure data protection compliance and support subject access requests.

Person Specification:

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience would be ideal.
• Experience in a secondary school is essential
• Strong communication skills to explain financial information to non-finance staff.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of education finance and reporting.
• Leadership skills to manage and support finance team members.

There is a chance of the role becoming permanent in the future.

How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to Stuart Edge at Tradewind Recruitment: (phone number removed) (opt 2) / (url removed).