At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school finances, prepare budgets, and support financial planning.
- Company: Established secondary school in Guildford with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, professional development, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Join a dynamic environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while honing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance management and strong Excel skills required.
A well-established secondary school in Guildford, Surrey is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join its business support team from September 2026. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school's finances, alongside supporting senior leaders with budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning. It's a good opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working independently, takes pride in accuracy and wants to use their skills in an education setting.
The Role
- Managing the school's day-to-day finance function
- Preparing budgets, forecasts and regular financial reports
- Monitoring expenditure and investigating variances
- Processing and overseeing invoices, purchase orders and payments
- Completing bank and financial reconciliations
- Supporting payroll and pension administration
- Managing supplier accounts and procurement processes
- Preparing financial information for audits and reporting
- Working with budget holders across the school
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and value for money
- Providing financial information and advice to senior leaders
About You
The successful candidate will have solid experience in finance, accounting or financial management, with the confidence to take ownership of a busy finance function. Previous experience within a school, academy or other education setting would be advantageous, but relevant experience from the commercial, charity or public sectors will also be considered. You'll be highly organised, numerate and comfortable working with confidential information. Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
Salary & Benefits
- £42,000 – £50,000 per annum
- Full-time, permanent position
- September 2026 start
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff wellbeing initiatives
- Supportive leadership team
- Excellent location and transport links in Guildford
Apply today with your CV. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours.
Finance Manager | Secondary School | Guildford employer: Marchant Recruitment
Join a well-established secondary school in Guildford as a Finance Manager, where you will be part of a supportive leadership team dedicated to fostering employee growth and wellbeing. With competitive salary packages, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives, this role offers a meaningful chance to contribute to the education sector while enjoying excellent transport links and a vibrant community. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in students' lives through effective financial management in a collaborative environment.
