Salary: IWC Hay Scale 9A-E, £35,572 to £38,726 (FTE) per annum pro-rata (actual salary £13,431 to £14,622)

Finance Manager

Hours: Part time Location: Ryde Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Finance Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective financial management of a thriving school community. Reporting directly to the Headteacher, 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 the Senior Leadership team in delivering the very best outcomes for our pupils.

- Leading the school’s financial management systems and processes
- Setting, monitoring and managing the school budget
- Preparing budget forecasts and financial reports
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, internal controls and audit requirements
- Overseeing purchasing,



invoicing and income collection processes
- Identifying opportunities for financial efficiencies whilst supporting the school’s strategic objectives

Essential requirements

- A recognised finance qualification or substantial relevant experience
- Proven experience of budget setting, financial management and reporting
- Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
- High levels of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail

At our school, we are READY. We show Respect, strive for Excellence, aim high with Aspiration, and face challenges with Determination. Above all, we believe every day that every child matters, belongs and can succeed

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