School Finance Director

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom MLK Education Search Full time
Job Title: School Finance Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Camden

Salary: £44,501-£49,728

MLK Education Search is seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the role of School Finance Manager for a Catholic School in Hampstead Heath. The school is committed to providing a nurturing, caring, and secure environment where every student can unlock and actualise their distinctive potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain financial procedures, policies, and effective systems of financial accountability and control.
  • Prepare the annual budget, considering the strategic direction of the school as outlined in the school development plan, and present it to senior leaders and the Governing Body as required.
  • Provide regular financial monitoring information to budget holders, senior leaders, and the Governing Body.
  • Advise the Business Manager, Headteacher, Director of Operations, Governing Body, and other staff on all financial matters pertaining to the school, including the likely impact of funding changes, and recommend action as required.
  • Monitor and manage additional funding and grants coming into the school, recommending action as needed.
  • Prepare and scrutinize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial management accounts.
  • Review financial management systems and implement new ones where appropriate.
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records are maintained to provide an audit trail for all transactions.
  • Ensure budget holders receive regular budget monitoring reports.
  • Ensure day-to-day finance procedures are carried out efficiently and in a timely manner, including processing orders and invoices in line with financial procedures; timely payment of suppliers; reconciliation and management of bank accounts, central funds, voluntary funds, school credit card, and petty cash; completion of quarterly and annual returns.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Finance Manager, preferably within a school setting.
  • Strong knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in financial software.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • High level of integrity and attention to detail.

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