At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic budgeting and financial planning for a successful secondary school.
- Company: Large, successful secondary school in Birmingham with a focus on excellence.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and full funding for professional development.
- Other info: Enjoy a high level of responsibility with dedicated support for day-to-day operations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the school's financial strategy and work closely with leadership.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing school finances and relevant accounting qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
- School Finance Manager – Lead Strategic Budgeting and Financial Planning – Birmingham
- A large, successful secondary school in
- Birmingham is seeking a highly experienced and meticulous
School Finance Manager to oversee all financial operations from January 2026.
Experience and Qualifications
- Proven experience managing school finances, ideally in an academy setting.
- Relevant accounting qualification (e. g., AAT, CIMA or equivalent experience).
- Expertise in budget setting, forecasting, and reporting to Governors and the Trust.
- Strong proficiency in accounting software (e. g., FMS, SAGE).
- School Information
- This is a
Senior Support Staff role , working closely with the Headteacher and Governors to ensure strategic financial planning.
We offer a competitive regional salary and a role that provides a high level of responsibility and autonomy.
You will have a dedicated Finance Assistant supporting you, allowing you to focus on high-level strategy and compliance.
- Strategic role working directly with the
Headteacher and Governors .
- Highly competitive salary and generous pension scheme.
- Dedicated administrative support to assist with day-to-day operations.
- Full funding for professional accounting and finance CPD .
- Salary
- Paid to Regional Support Staff Scale (Highly Competitive)
- Application
To apply for this School Finance Manager position in Birmingham, please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible.
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