Finance Manager

Secondary School Finance Manager
Permanent Post
Location: Wirral

Via: Teaching Personnel

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Finance Manager to join a thriving secondary school in the Wirral. This is a key role within the school’s leadership and support structure, ensuring the effective and efficient management of all financial operations.

About the Role

The Finance Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading the school’s financial strategy, planning and reporting.
• Overseeing day-to-day financial operations, including budget management, payroll, procurement, and compliance.
• Providing clear and accurate financial information to the Headteacher, Governors and senior leadership team to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, funding body requirements, and school financial procedures.
• Managing financial audits and liaising with external agencies as required.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in financial management, preferably within an educational or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial procedures, budgeting, and reporting.
• Excellent IT skills, with experience using financial management software.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to upholding the values and ethos of the school.

We Offer

• A permanent, rewarding role within a supportive and forward-thinking school.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative working environment with a strong sense of community.

How to Apply

For an application pack and further details, please submit your CV.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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