Finance Manager – Secondary School – Redbridge

Location: Redbridge, North East London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

An established secondary school in Redbridge is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee its financial operations and support the school's wider business function. The school is looking for someone with strong financial knowledge who can help ensure that budgets are managed effectively and that accurate financial information is available to support senior leadership decisions.

The Role

The Finance Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school's finance function. This will include overseeing income and expenditure, monitoring departmental budgets, managing financial records, preparing management accounts and completing regular reconciliations. You will also supervise purchasing and payment processes, liaise with suppliers, monitor budget variances and provide financial updates to senior leaders. The role will involve ensuring that financial procedures are followed and that reporting deadlines are consistently met.

Requirements

Candidates should have substantial experience in finance, accounting or financial management, ideally within an educational or public-sector environment. Strong Excel skills, excellent numerical ability and a thorough understanding of budget management are essential. The successful applicant must be highly organised, confident communicating financial information and capable of working independently.

What the School Offers

You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for an important school function, working closely with the senior leadership and business teams.

Application

If you are interested in this Finance Manager position in Redbridge, please send across your CV.