Finance Manager and Business Partner

• Orwell Park School
• Address: Nacton, Ipswich IP10 0ER
• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
• Hours: Full time, all year round
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5310

Orwell Park School has an exciting opportunity, for an individual with experience of working in a Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner role, within its Finance Department based in Suffolk. Orwell Park operates as part of the Benenden family of schools.

We are looking to recruit an engaging team player to join our Finance team, all of whom work closely with other departments in a busy educational and boarding community.  You will be part of the centralised Benenden family of schools team.  This role is based at Orwell Park School. 

This role, which is wide ranging, includes:

• strategic financial management
• financial oversight
• data accountability and quality assurance
• budget forecasting
• driving up commercial income
• compliance and governance.

About Orwell Park School

Orwell Park School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2-13. Situated in an historic mansion with woodlands, in a coastal location in Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk. 

How to apply

Further details including an application form may be downloaded from the website www.orwellpark.co.uk 

The school reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date and encourages early applications.

Closing date: 9am, 17 August 2026

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact.  They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times; this appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Orwell Park School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees.