Finance Manager

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Finance Manager to join our large, successful maintained secondary school with an annual budget of approximately £13 million.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective financial management of a thriving and ambitious school community. Reporting directly to the Business and Operations Manager, you will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the school, providing strategic financial advice, ensuring compliance with local authority and statutory requirements, and supporting leaders in delivering the very best outcomes for our students.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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.
• 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.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• A recognised finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience.
• 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 would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• 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 and staff benefits.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the education of young people.

At our school, we are committed to our vision to "Be the Best We Can Be." We are looking for a finance professional who shares our ambition, values and commitment to ensuring every resource is used effectively to support outstanding outcomes for our students.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment clearances.

For further information and to apply online please visit: www.kettlethorpehigh.co.uk Completed application forms should be returned to the school no later than noon on Friday 06 November 2026