Finance Manager - Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Overview

Dr Challoner's has 1387 students, of which 470 are in the Sixth Forms. We are regarded as one of the leading grammar schools in the country, with a strong focus on character education, and in 2024 Ofsted confirmed their 2019 judgement of Outstanding, reporting that: "Pupils and staff live and breathe the school's values of aspiration, kindness and resilience. The result is a vibrant, happy and inclusive school where academic rigour and personal development are equally important."

In this role you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day delivery of our financial function, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations whilst ensuring that our staff are empowered to focus on educating our students. You will lead our experienced finance team, driving best practice in internal control and serving as the primary lead for the annual external audit.

We are looking for either an experienced Finance Manager, or a finance professional looking to take the next step in your career. You will have experience of working successfully in a similarly demanding, complex and fast‑paced finance office environment, with experience across a significant number of the areas of responsibility listed in the role profile. Experience in an education setting is desirable but not essential.

Due to the forthcoming retirement of our current Finance Manager, we are seeking a proactive and highly skilled individual to manage our financial operations within this Academy Trust and Teaching School Hub. This role is offered at 30 – 37.5 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.

Salary type:
Other

Salary Details: £41,388 – £51,702 pa (for 37.5 hrs/week; for less hours, salary will be pro rata)