Finance Manager - Halton Community Combined School

You will be responsible for the strategic management of the school budget, working alongside the headteacher, school governors and the local authority. This work involves analysing the current budget and working together to plan future spending in accordance with current funding, legislation and meeting the needs of the school development plan.

Other aspects of role include:
- Monitoring the school's commitment to GDPR regulations
- HR and payroll
- Maintaining the school's commitment to safeguarding, including the management of the Single Central Record
- Liaising with contractors
- Sharing information with school leaders
- Attending and preparing for governor meetings

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our office team here at Halton Community Combined School. If you are motivated, with an attention to detail and an excellent communicator, who will be able to establish effective working relationships with staff, parents and other professionals, we would love to hear from you., We need someone who is very thorough in their work and is prepared to scrutinise and challenge decisions, based on evidence.

Previous experience is desired but is not essential. We will provide training for successful candidates who are not experienced in this role.

Good IT skills are required, particularly with Excel and Word. You will be using a range of school-based software which may be unfamiliar however training will be provided.

This role requires someone who is proactive, calm, forward thinking, can prioritise tasks and is good at meeting deadlines.

Community is really important here at Halton and when you join us, you become part of a very unique team. Staff turnover is extremely low and our staff recognise how much they are valued and feel rewarded by what they can bring to our community too.

"From the very first day I looked around Halton I got the warm fuzzy feeling that I think you are supposed to get when you find your forever school.
It's a community so everyone knows everyone and looks out to see if anyone needs help or support." Staff survey 2024.

https://www.halton.bucks.sch.uk

This is a permanent, full time role and we would be looking for the successful candidate to start at the earliest possible moment.

Term time only

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: Bucks Pay Range 5, FTE £32,192 - £34,684 (experience depending)