Finance Manager

William Morris Sixth Form, situated in Hammersmith, was established as the country’s first 16–19 comprehensive school. We offer 850 students from West London and beyond an exciting range of academic and vocational courses from foundation learning through to advanced level. WMSF is an over-subscribed, vibrant, inner-city learning community that has the individual student at the heart of everything it does.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Finance Manager to provide professional financial leadership and oversight on a part-time or full-time basis. Working closely with the Director of HR and Operations, the postholder will ensure robust financial systems, accurate statutory reporting and effective financial governance arrangements are in place.

The role involves coordinating budget setting and monitoring, preparing statutory and governance reports, and supporting senior leaders and governors with clear, timely financial information. The Finance Manager will attend and present at finance committees and governing board meetings, and contribute to financial recovery and assurance activities.

You will be a qualified finance professional (or have equivalent relevant experience), with strong organisational and communication skills, a high level of accuracy and the ability to work effectively within a busy public sector environment. Experience within education or local government is desirable, along with a proactive and flexible approach and a commitment to public accountability and best value.

Contract: Permanent, full or part-time, all year round. Required from April 2026.

Closing date: 11th March 2026.

Interview date: w/c 16th March 2026.

We actively promote the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.