Finance Manager

Clifton High School is an academically selective, co-educational, independent day school for 600 pupils aged

3-18 years.  Situated on a beautiful Bristol site, we operate the Diamond Edge Model of education underpinned by a strong pastoral and family ethos. 

We are seeking to appoint an experienced financial professional, committed to working in an education setting, to be responsible and accountable for sound financial management of the School as a Charity and the Line-Management of the staff in the Finance Department. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will be responsible for the detailed accounting process for the School and its Foundation. You will be involved in the exciting Development Plans for this forward-thinking School working with the Director of Finance and Operations and the Chair of the Council of Governors.

This role requires creativity, emotional engagement and intuition. We would like to hear from fully qualified Accountants with at least three years’ experience, ideally in a service industry, who are looking for this next step in their career. The successful candidate must be dynamic, outgoing and innovative and would enjoy contributing to an excellent working environment for pupils, staff and parents and the wider school. You must be able to both lead and work in a team - previous experience in managing a small to medium team is essential.

Further details can be found at www.cliftonhigh.co.uk   

Completed application forms should be accompanied by a covering letter of application to the Head of School, Dr Alison Neill, and emailed to recruitment@cliftonhigh.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Sunday 11th November

Interviews will be week commencing 19th November

Clifton High School is committed to child protection and safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment