School Business Manager - Finance in Quinton

School Finance Business Manager

Location: Northampton
Salary: £26,137 – £28,786 (£44,253 – £48,738 FTE)
Hours: 24 hours per week – flexible working arrangements
Working pattern: Part-time with some hybrid working

The Opportunity

We are delighted to be working with an Ofsted-rated Outstanding primary school in Northampton to recruit a School Finance Business Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the school's financial, operational and business functions, working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Board as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The role offers 24 hours per week, with flexibility around how the hours are arranged and some opportunity to work from home.

Previous school or academy experience would be advantageous, but candidates from commercial finance and business operations backgrounds will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, annual budgets, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Oversee year-end accounts, audits and statutory financial returns.
• Provide financial and business advice to the Headteacher and Governing Board.
• Manage procurement, supplier relationships and contracts.
• Oversee HR administration, payroll and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, governance and statutory requirements.
• Review and improve business systems, processes and operational efficiency.
• Support the effective running of the school's administration and business functions.

About You

• Experience in financial management, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience managing or improving business and financial processes.
• Understanding of HR, payroll, procurement and compliance.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Professional, proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Experience within a school, academy or education environment is desirable, as is knowledge of the Academy Trust Handbook, school funding and DfE requirements.

Relevant qualifications such as AAT, CSBM or DSBM would be advantageous.

Interested?

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in exploring this opportunity, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.