Finance Manager – Prestigious Secondary School – Bath, Somerset

Finance Manager Prestigious Secondary School Bath Somerset

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience

A well-established Outstanding secondary school in Bath is seeking an experienced and highly organised Finance Manager to oversee the schools financial operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is looking to work in a purposeful environment where financial management plays a key role in supporting high-quality education.

The Finance Manager will work closely with senior leaders to ensure the schools financial systems operate effectively and support long-term strategic planning.

The Role

The Finance Manager will lead the financial management of the school and ensure strong financial governance.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the schools budgeting and financial planning processes
Monitoring income and expenditure to ensure financial stability
Preparing financial reports for senior leadership and governors
Managing payroll invoicing and procurement systems
Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements
Overseeing purchase orders and supplier relationships
Monitoring departmental budgets and spending
Managing financial records and accounting systems
Supporting strategic financial planning and resource allocation
Ensuring financial policies and procedures are followed

The role requires excellent financial knowledge and strong organisational skills.

School Information

This Outstanding 1118 secondary school in Bath has a strong reputation for academic excellence and outstanding student support.

Students demonstrate excellent behaviour and a strong commitment to learning supported by dedicated teaching and support staff.

The school operates within a well-organised leadership structure where collaboration and shared responsibility are valued.

Staff benefit from a professional working environment with clear systems and strong leadership support.

The school has invested in modern facilities and administrative systems to ensure efficient operations.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Experience working in financial management or school finance
Strong understanding of budgeting and financial planning
Excellent analytical and organisational skills
Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements
Experience with finance software and accounting systems
Ability to produce clear financial reports for leadership teams
Strong communication and collaboration skills
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

Experience working within education or public sector finance would be advantageous.

Why Join This School

Outstanding Ofsted rating and strong leadership
Supportive and professional working environment
Clear opportunities for career development
Well-structured financial systems and processes
Positive school culture focused on excellence

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.