Finance Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

About you — the ideal candidate

You will be someone who combines strong financial skills with integrity, initiative and a collaborative approach. We are looking for a candidate who can confidently balance day‑to‑day tasks with strategic thinking.

You will ideally have

• A relevant financial qualification (e.g. AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience) and GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Proven experience of budgeting, financial reporting, payroll management and use of financial systems and spreadsheets.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, high attention to detail and the ability to present financial information clearly to non‑finance colleagues and governors.
• Strong organisational skills, IT capability and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and safer recruitment.
• Experience of working with Local Authority procedures, audits, procurement or school systems is desirable but not essential.

We value candidates who are proactive, solution‑focused and committed to our school values.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, close‑knit team and a clear sense that your work directly benefits children and the wider community.
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy and contribute to school improvement priorities (writing, phonics and personal development).
• Professional development aligned with your role and the school’s improvement plan.
• Involvement in a school that is committed to equity, inclusion and helping every child to thrive.

Further details about the role

For a full job description and person specification, please contact the school office: office@ashbeach.cambs.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.