Finance Manager

Vacancy Summary

Finance Manager
37 hours per week - all year round (Monday - Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm-with a half-hour unpaid lunch break)
Salary level: SCP 29-34 (£32,029 - £36,876) depending on qualifications and experience
Permanent – Full time
Required as soon as possible

We are looking for a self-motivated and highly skilled professional to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will be well-organised with good communication skills and will also have previous experience of managing a finance team. Previous experience of working in a school accounting environment, as well as knowledge of financial accounting software packages and school budgeting software, would be highly advantageous. This is a full-time permanent position and will be a key role in the school’s developing plan for the future.

Vacancy Information

The role and responsibilities include:

• Responsibility for the daily financial management of the school, and its extended facilities, including the production of accurate and timely financial reports and information as required by school staff and statutory bodies (including the DfE, ESFA and Bradford Council).

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• A relevant financial qualification and/or significant equivalent experience
• A minimum standard of GCSE (grade A*- C) or equivalent, in English and Maths
• Evidence of finance, business and administrative management experience to support the day-to-day operation of an organisation within financial constraints
• Ability and knowledge to produce budgetary estimates, reports, cash flow and statistical and financial summaries
• Excellent numeracy skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel, with experience of, or the ability to easily adapt to, a variety of financial software applications
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and operation
• Good working knowledge and understanding of methods of ordering, contract, purchasing and value for money
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Effective people management skills with the ability to lead, develop and motivate a small team
• A flexible approach with the ability to work effectively both within a team and on own initiative
• A good sense of humour, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained, therefore early submission of applications is recommended

For more information and to apply please visit our website or contact our Recruitment team:
T: 01274 807720
E: recruitment@bingleygrammar.org
Informal visits are welcomed, by arrangement.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 6th January 2020

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.