Finance Manager
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 December 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside, L10 7LD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3ce78d2c-7a25-404a-ba2f-50b77b8eba98 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a skilled, organised and enthusiastic Finance Manager to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to contribute to the strategic and day-to-day financial operations of a vibrant and forward-thinking primary school.
Working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors, you will ensure robust financial systems are in place, oversee budget planning and monitoring, and support the long-term financial strategy of the school.
You Will:
• Manage the school’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and compliance with statutory financial requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, reconciliations and audits.
• Provide financial updates and analysis to senior leaders and Governors to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee payroll and personnel-related financial processes, including starters, leavers and staff absence.
• Monitor income generation activities, including lettings and contract negotiation, to ensure best value.
• Assist in the development of business plans to support the school’s long-term strategic priorities.
• Uphold the school’s values, contributing to our warm, welcoming and inclusive community.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for a dynamic, approachable and highly organised Finance Manager. The successful candidate will be:
• Passionate about working within a school environment.
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents/carers, Governors and external agencies.
• Friendly, warm and welcoming, with a professional and flexible approach.
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Able to think on their own initiative and make informed decisions.
• Highly reliable, resilient and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Reflective, hardworking and eager to continue developing their professional practice.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Essential:
• An appropriate financial or accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Experience managing financial operations in a busy office environment.
• School-based financial experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong ICT skills with up-to-date knowledge of financial software, spreadsheets, databases and Microsoft Office packages.
• High level of numeracy and accuracy with the ability to produce and interpret financial reports.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• A warm, welcoming manner and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable:
• First Aid training (or willingness to undertake it).
• Experience writing funding bids or sourcing additional income streams.
• Understanding of income generation in schools and longer-term financial planning.
What the school offers its staff
We will:
• Welcome you into a supportive, friendly and collaborative team.
• Offer you the opportunity to work with wonderful children who demonstrate excellent behaviour and a love of learning.
• Provide professional development opportunities tailored to your role.
• Support you through a committed leadership team and proactive governing body.
• Offer a role where your work genuinely makes a difference to the school community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are seeking a skilled, organised and enthusiastic Finance Manager to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to contribute to the strategic and day-to-day financial operations of a vibrant and forward-thinking primary school.
Working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors, you will ensure robust financial systems are in place, oversee budget planning and monitoring, and support the long-term financial strategy of the school.
You Will:
• Manage the school’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and compliance with statutory financial requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, reconciliations and audits.
• Provide financial updates and analysis to senior leaders and Governors to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee payroll and personnel-related financial processes, including starters, leavers and staff absence.
• Monitor income generation activities, including lettings and contract negotiation, to ensure best value.
• Assist in the development of business plans to support the school’s long-term strategic priorities.
• Uphold the school’s values, contributing to our warm, welcoming and inclusive community.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for a dynamic, approachable and highly organised Finance Manager. The successful candidate will be:
• Passionate about working within a school environment.
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents/carers, Governors and external agencies.
• Friendly, warm and welcoming, with a professional and flexible approach.
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Able to think on their own initiative and make informed decisions.
• Highly reliable, resilient and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Reflective, hardworking and eager to continue developing their professional practice.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Essential:
• An appropriate financial or accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Experience managing financial operations in a busy office environment.
• School-based financial experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong ICT skills with up-to-date knowledge of financial software, spreadsheets, databases and Microsoft Office packages.
• High level of numeracy and accuracy with the ability to produce and interpret financial reports.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• A warm, welcoming manner and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable:
• First Aid training (or willingness to undertake it).
• Experience writing funding bids or sourcing additional income streams.
• Understanding of income generation in schools and longer-term financial planning.
What the school offers its staff
We will:
• Welcome you into a supportive, friendly and collaborative team.
• Offer you the opportunity to work with wonderful children who demonstrate excellent behaviour and a love of learning.
• Provide professional development opportunities tailored to your role.
• Support you through a committed leadership team and proactive governing body.
• Offer a role where your work genuinely makes a difference to the school community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.