Finance Manager

This is a senior leadership role.  You will be responsible for the financial leadership of the school’s budget [currently totalling £10m 2024] ensuring efficient and effective allocation of resources in line with school priorities and the Strategic Vision of the school. Ideally you will have had at least 5 years experience of working in a school finance function.

You will report to the School Business, HR, and Estates Strategy Director in a role that goes beyond conventional financial management.  You will lead in seeking opportunities for growth and income generation by actively pursuing grants and sponsorships thereby fortifying the financial stability of our school.

Your leadership style will be characterised by a relentless pursuit of excellence, as you instil a culture of high standards and attention to detail within your team. Upholding regulatory standards and fostering adherence to the Seven Principles of Public Life will be paramount in your approach.

Crucially, your ability to prepare and present financial reports to the Board of Governors will ensure transparency and maintain the highest standards of financial integrity at all times. As a leader, you will not only navigate the complexities of financial management but also inspire trust and confidence in our institution's fiscal practices.

As a valued member of staff we want to ensure that you have access to all the benefits available to you.

Benefits include the following:

• Well being weeks and social events

• A laptop for all teaching staff

• Car parking on site

• Social staff area and work area for staff

• Access to Merton’s Employee Assistance Programme including new wellbeing app with instant access to free support for up to six weeks

• Collaborative approach to teaching and learning

• Merton Employee VDU users – possible to claim a fee towards glasses/eye test

• Annual season ticket travel loans are available

• Car parking on site

The staff are very supportive towards each other with a great camaraderie existing throughout the school with a number of social events that are open to all and well attended.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.

Ricards Lodge High School welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Closing date: 12pm on 24th April 2024. If you are interested in joining our team, we would be keen to hear from you.

We reserve the right to interview as applications are received.