School Finance Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£53,000 to £56,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS1 6AD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	10 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

We are exclusively working with a great local school to recruit a School Finance Business Manager on a permanent contract. The role could be considered as a part-time or full-time arrangement.

Your new role

Sitting as part of the senior leadership team, this is a key role in helping the school ensure that it meets its educational needs. It's a broad role, covering management across finance, administration, HR and facilities management. The role will include:

Provide strategic leadership as part of the SLT, contributing to whole school planning and decision-making.

Manage and develop all administrative staff, promoting a strong business ethos across the school.

Oversee PFI contract management, facilities, property, and site operations to ensure a safe, compliant, and well maintained environment.

Lead on HR processes, management information systems, ICT oversight, and policy development.

Manage insurance, outsourced services, and community lettings.

What you'll need to succeed

We are looking for someone with a strong background in finance, ideally in a public sector setting, and it would be advantageous to have education experience. If you have managed multidisciplinary teams, that would also be an advantage. This is an on-site role with some flexibility offered if needed from time to time.

What you'll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop their leadership skills in an educational setting. The role could be considered on a part-time or full-time arrangement.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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