Finance Manager
Grade: LPT8 (currently £39,344 - £42,488 FTE)
Hours: 14-21 hours per week over 41 weeks per year, dependant on experience
Days to be agreed
Join Our Team as Finance Manager
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful difference in education?
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join the team at Loseley Fields Primary School, part of the Learning Partners Academy Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-quality finance service that supports strong financial management and excellent educational outcomes.
As the Finance Manager, you will be the key financial contact for the school, ensuring financial operations are accurate, efficient and fully compliant with Trust and statutory requirements.
About the Role
The Finance Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day financial operations of the school, including budgeting, reporting, compliance and financial planning.
Working closely with the Headteacher and Hub Head of Finance, you will provide clear financial insight and guidance to support decision-making and ensure effective use of resources.
You will also line manage the Finance Officer, supporting their development and maintaining high standards of transactional finance services.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced in financial management or senior accounting roles
Skilled in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
Confident working with senior leaders and non-finance colleagues
Highly organised, analytical and detail-oriented
A strong communicator who builds positive working relationships
Committed to continuous improvement and professional development
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, and interviews may be held upon receipt of applications.
Loseley Fields Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.