Finance Manager
Finance Manager
East of England, UK
posted 2 weeks ago
Job description
We are looking for a confident and collaborative finance professional who can combine technical expertise with leadership, strategic thinking and a genuine appetite for improvement. You will be comfortable working with senior colleagues, challenging constructively, managing competing priorities and communicating complex financial information clearly to a range of audiences.
You will need to be a qualified accountant, a member of a relevant professional accountancy body, or hold the CIPFA Level 7 qualification.
This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Diane Taylor on [email protected]
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Performance Related Pay
• 28 days Annual Leave (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) plus bank holiday entitlement
• Christmas Concessionary Day
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Kaarp Benefits Scheme
• Effective CPD opportunities
• Excellent ICT facilities
• Opportunities for flexible working
To apply please complete the application form below and submit to [email protected]. CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 15th October 2026. Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 2nd November 2026. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children's Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
We in Blackfen School for Girls are committed to practice that which protects children from harm. Staff and volunteers in this organisation accept and recognise our responsibilities to develop awareness of the issues which cause children harm. We believe all children have a right to attend school and learn in a safe environment. Children should be free from harm by adults in the school and other children.
We in Blackfen School for Girls are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
We shall apply safer Recruitment and Selection to all posts to ensure that all those who work in a school environment are fully aware of our commitment to safeguarding children and are able to show competence and fitness for purpose in this area.
In 2026, 62.9% of students in year 11 achieved five or more GCSE 9-4 grades, including at least a 4 in English and a 4 in Mathematics. Progress was also strong. At A level in 2025/2026, 38.5% of grades were at A*-B. Similarly, high levels were achieved in Level 3 BTEC qualifications.
For further information about the school, please visit https://www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk.
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- Job Sector
- Finance
- Job Position
- Finance Manager
- City/Town
- London
- Address
- London, UK
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- Reference Number
- 1.1490484111321E+19
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