Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Scale: Scale 6 - SCP 18-22 depending on experience
Salary: £14,647 - £15,651 per annum

Hours: Term Time only, 20 hours per week. Specific days and hours TBC
Location: St Anne's CE Primary School and Nursery, Wyre Hill, Bewdley

Start date: September 1st 2026 (Handover training will be provided)

Contract type: Part time - 1 Year fixed term in the first instance

The Governors of St Anne's CE Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint a dedicated and organised part time Finance Manager to join our busy school office team.

Role Overview

The Finance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day financial administration of the school, ensuring accurate processing of transactions, income allocation, invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role supports the effective management of school finances — including nursery and catering operations, procurement processes, and stakeholder communications — while maintaining strict compliance with local authority financial procedures and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Transaction Processing

2. Budget Monitoring & Financial Control

3. Financial Reporting & Reconciliations

4. Purchasing & Procurement

5. Administration & Communication

A more detailed breakdown of the above can be found in the attached Job Description document.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Financial Background: Proven experience in financial administration, bookkeeping, or school finance.

• Core Knowledge: Solid understanding of budget monitoring, invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Technical Skills: Experience using financial management systems (such as TechOne, iTrent, E5, SAP, SIMS.net, SAGE, or similar) alongside strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Analytical Ability: Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Organisation: Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize workloads effectively in a busy school office environment.

• Sector Experience (Desirable): Experience working within education, local government, or public sector finance environments.

Key Attributes

• A high level of accuracy and keen attention to detail.

• A friendly, courteous, and professional approach when dealing with both adults and children.

• The ability to work independently, use initiative, and manage competing priorities.

• Strong problem-solving and investigative skills.

• An absolute commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.

• A collaborative approach with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact the school office on 01299 402013 or office@stannesprimary.worcs.sch.uk

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 9th July 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: W/C 13th July 2026