Job Overview
Do you want to use your financial skills to make a difference to children, staff, and communities every day?
We are seeking an experienced, confident Finance Manager to lead and manage the financial operations in our group of five primary schools; Langford Primary, Sulivan Primary, Fulham Primary, Wilberforce Primary and Queen’s Manor.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a collaborative organisation dedicated to providing an outstanding education and ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their potential.
Supported by, and working closely with, the Executive Business Manager and Executive Principal, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective management of the finance function, ensuring consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For
- A reliable, experienced finance professional with strong financial management skills.
- Highly organised, analytical, and detail-focused.
- An excellent communicator who can relate to non-financial colleagues.
- Self motivated, adaptable and flexible
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Proficient in IT and systems
- A collaborative leader who enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
- Passionate about making a positive impact in education and the wider community.
Experience within education is welcomed but not essential—we value transferable skills and a willingness to learn.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading on all aspects of financial management across the five schools.
- Preparing and monitoring annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts.
- Providing clear financial analysis to school leaders and governors.
- Reviewing monthly payroll in conjunction with the HR manager
- Preparing capital expenditure requests and managing day to day procurement
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, policies, and audit requirements.
- Identifying opportunities for efficiencies, savings, and improved financial performance.
- Supporting strategic planning and long-term financial sustainability.
- Supporting non-finance staff in relation to ordering and other finance related tasks.
This is a snapshot of the type of work that the role involves. Please refer to the detailed job description that is available through the Langford Primary school website for more information, or call the school to discuss this exciting opportunity.
What We Offer
- A rewarding role with real purpose and impact.
- Competitive salary and generous LGPS pension scheme
- The opportunity to influence financial strategy across multiple schools.
- A supportive and welcoming leadership team.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each school across the Cluster and United Learning, one of the largest academy trusts in the UK.
- An additional day’s paid leave per annum.
Qualifications
Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to build positive working relationships and interact confidently with a range of stakeholders
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to plan and organise a variable and demanding workload to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of finance and procurement principles
- Ability to analyse financial data and explain in simple terms to non-financial stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures
- Ability to effectively train wider staff in relevant finance procedures eg credit cards, purchase orders, etc
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Maintain efficient and organised record keeping systems
- Ability to self-motivate and work as part of a wider cluster team
- Excellent ICT and systems skills
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and shortlisted candidates will also undergo an online screening process.
The closing date for applications is 14 July 2026. Start date for the post is flexible, ideally 24 August 2026. Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Pay: £58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Education:
Experience:
- Finance: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
