Finance Manager

Kettlethorpe High School – a successful maintained secondary school with a commitment to outstanding outcomes for its students – is looking for an experienced finance professional to join the team as Finance Manager. Key Responsibilities

• Leading the school's financial management systems and processes.
• Setting, monitoring and managing a budget of approximately £13 million.
• Preparing budget forecasts and financial reports.
• Supporting budget holders with financial planning and monitoring expenditure.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, internal controls and audit requirements.
• Assisting with funding bids, actively contributing to income generation and developing additional funding streams.
• Overseeing purchasing, invoicing and income collection processes.
• Liaising with the local authority, auditors and external stakeholders.
• Leading and developing the finance team to maintain high standards of service and efficiency.
• Identifying opportunities for financial efficiencies whilst supporting the school's strategic objectives. Skills and Experience
• A recognised finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience.
• Knowledge of financial systems and procedures.
• Proven experience of budget setting, management and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• High levels of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.
• Experience of working within the education sector (desirable). Benefits
• The opportunity to work in a large, successful and forward-thinking secondary school.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the education of young people. Salary: £44,253 – £47,665 (Grade 10). Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, all year round. Closing date: Noon on 6 November 2026.