Burman Infant School
School Finance Manager
Band D / £33,673 - £38,510 pro rata
Required for November 2026 / 40 weeks (term time + INSET days + 1 week), permanent
Hours: 26 (4 days)
Are you an experienced, organised and dynamic finance professional?
The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an excellent School Finance Manager to join our caring, skilled and dedicated team of staff at Burman Infant School.
The School Finance Manager is a pivotal position, offering comprehensive financial and accounting support; from setting policy and managing resources, to overseeing all aspects of financial administration. You'll play a key role in shaping our financial strategy by working closely with the Headteacher, the Senior Leadership Team, and our Governing Body.
This is a busy and demanding post so we are looking for an experienced, organised and dynamic finance professional, seeking a rewarding role where their expertise can truly make a difference. Proficiency in monthly management accounting, asset management, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring will be essential. Beyond technical skills, we're looking for someone who excels at stakeholder liaison. Thriving in a fast-paced environment demands strong multitasking abilities, composure under pressure and exceptional organisational skills. The successful candidate’s positive, flexible approach, commitment to quality and unwavering attention to detail, will have a large impact on the educational outcomes of our children.
We will offer you:
- A nurturing school with a commitment to safeguarding
- Children who “…enjoy attending this school…have positive attitudes towards learning. They are keen to learn…enjoy coming to school and attend regularly.” – Ofsted
- An experienced and dedicated staff team
- A welcoming, warm, happy and mutually supportive working environment
- A friendly and supportive community of families, staff and governors who work together with the children, to ensure the very best for all, in all that we do, all of the time.
The closing date for completed applications is: Monday 14 September 2026, 12:00 noon.
Interviews will be held: Week commencing 21 September 2026.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions in this school will be subject to DBS checks.
Attached documents
- Finance Manager Job Description August 2026.docx
- Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023.doc
- Finance Manager Person Spec August 2026.docx
- Notes of Guidance for Applicants re DBS (Schools).doc
- Recruitment Monitoring Form v1.doc
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