Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Finance & Leadership
  • Lead the school’s financial strategy, ensuring sustainability and long-term planning.
  • Advise Governors and the SLT on financial performance, risk, and opportunities.
  • Support and challenge decision-making with clear, evidence-based financial insight.
• Financial Management & Reporting
  • Oversee preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
  • Deliver accurate monthly financial reporting and analysis to the Board of Governors.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, Charity Commission requirements, and relevant education sector regulations.
  • Manage financial risk, including oversight of investments, reserves, and cash flow.
• Operational Oversight
  • Lead and develop the Finance Team to ensure strong day-to-day financial operations.
  • Oversee payroll, fee collection, and supplier payments to maintain financial efficiency.
  • Review and improve financial processes, systems, and controls.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Act as the principal financial adviser to the Board of Governors and relevant committees.
  • Ensure compliance with audit requirements and oversee external audit processes.
  • Provide guidance on statutory and regulatory reporting.
  • Support the school’s compliance with safeguarding, risk management, and data protection policies from a financial perspective.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build strong relationships with parents, governors, auditors, banks, and regulators.
  • Support development initiatives, capital projects, and long-term investment planning.