Finance Manager

Salary information: Grade 8, 25 - 28, £39,837 - £42,661 per annum (dependent on experience)
Work pattern: 40 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 Staff Training Days + 120 hours during school holidays (42 weeks)
Start date: March 2026 or as soon as possible
Contract type: Permanent

Due to retirement, we are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to manage and oversee the finance functions of the school. As Finance Manager, you will be focused on the day-to-day management of the school accounts, reconciliations all audit requirements and monitoring of large project spend in addition to ensuring compliance within procurement.

Key duties will include, but are not limited to: 

• Responsibility for income and expenditure
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Preparation of Management Accounts
• Liaising with stakeholders and budget holders

As Finance Manager, you will have a finance qualification or equivalent demonstrated ability and strong IT skills including the use of Finance related software. You will have a systematic approach to managing workloads especially when also dealing with competing priorities and working to deadlines. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills which you will utilise when interacting with all members of the school community, adopting a collaborative and supportive yet still professional approach. Previous experience as a direct line manager and/or working in a school environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

In return we can offer you:

• An inclusive and supportive work environment
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities (CPD) and career progression
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme – access to confidential support 24/7
• Free parking available on site (or nearby access to Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines and bus services)
• Enjoy paid morning and lunch breaks
• Free tea, coffee and milk provided with onsite lunches purchasable from our talented catering team
• 10 weeks off per year, during school holidays, with your salary being paid in 12 equal instalments
• The opportunity to be part of a rewarding community with a fantastic group of children and young people at the heart of everything we do

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email us so that we can arrange this for you: recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk.

Closing date: Tuesday 17th February 2026 at Noon
Further information: Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the date shown if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.