Are you an experienced Finance Manager with a strong background in school finance? We at Supply Heroes are currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to join a thriving educational setting in Harborne, Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is confident managing school budgets, financial reporting, and compliance within an educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Oversee all financial operations within the school, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with local authority and DfE guidelines.

* Manage and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow to support effective financial planning.

* Prepare monthly management accounts, year-end reports, and audit documentation.

* Process payroll, invoices, and supplier payments efficiently.

* Liaise with the Headteacher, Governors, and Local Authority on financial strategy and decision-making.

* Maintain financial records in line with CFR (Consistent Financial Reporting) and Academy Trust Handbook requirements (if applicable).

* Supervise and support administrative or finance assistants where necessary.

Requirements:

* Proven experience in school finance (essential).

* Strong understanding of school budgeting, funding streams, and financial regulations in education.

* Experience using school finance systems (such as SIMS FMS, PS Financials, RM Finance, or similar).

* Excellent numeracy, analytical, and organisational skills.

* Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information.

* A relevant finance qualification (e.g., AAT, CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent experience is desirable.

* Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Supply Heroes?

* Excellent rates of pay on PAYE

* Around the clock support whenever you need it

* Commitment to a quality of service and safeguarding

* Support with any interviews and lesson observations

* Transparency and honesty

* Exclusive job roles around the West Midlands

If you are interested in this position, please apply now with your CV.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs