Business & Finance Manager

A successful academy that feels more like a family than a business is looking for a Business & Finance Manager. Along with a salary of up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience), you will receive a great local government pension, flexible working where possible and plenty of support to settle in.

This is a hands-on, senior role in an academy, part finance lead, part business manager, and a touch of everything else. You’ll report directly to the Headteacher and sit on the senior leadership team, taking responsibility for the school’s finances and budgets, but also overseeing HR, premises, audits, insurances, contracts, and more.

No two days are the same, one morning you might be presenting management accounts to trustees, the next chasing down a facilities issue in a classroom or negotiating cleaning contracts.

Key responsibilities as Business & Finance Manager:

• Lead on all financial matters: monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, VAT returns, and audits.
• Present reports and budgets to the Headteacher and trustees.
• Keep the school running day-to-day: HR admin, recruitment, contracts, DBS checks, staff queries.
• Oversee premises management, from repairs to health & safety.
• Manage tenders, contracts, insurances, and service level agreements.
• Make sure the school stays compliant with all relevant legislation, guidance, and deadlines.
• Be a calm, approachable presence, staff (and parents) will regularly pop in with questions.

We’re looking for a Business & Finance Manager with:

• Solid finance experience, including month-end procedures, budgets, and VAT.
• The confidence to work with senior leaders and trustees.
• A practical, organised approach, able to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A people person: approachable, calm under pressure, happy to be interrupted.
• Some experience with HR, audits, or premises is helpful, but we can teach you the specifics.
• Ideally, you’ll know Sage and Excel, or be comfortable picking up new systems.
• You don’t need to be fully qualified experience counts more here.

To apply for this role as Business & Finance Manager, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.

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