?? Location: Brent, North West London?? Start Date: ASAP?? Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience?? Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent�? Role: Finance Lead (supporting two schools within a local partnership)

SANZA Teaching Agency are supporting two thriving and inclusive primary schools in Brent to recruit a skilled and motivated School Finance Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of financial management across both schools and play a key role in supporting their future growth and success.

As Finance Lead, you will:

• Oversee and manage financial operations across two schools.

• Prepare and monitor budgets in collaboration with Headteachers and Governors.

• Produce accurate financial reports, forecasts, and variance analysis.

• Oversee payroll, invoices, and procurement processes.

• Ensure compliance with DfE, Local Authority, and audit regulations.

• Support with year-end accounts and liaise with auditors.

• Manage financial systems (e.g. SIMS/FMS, Bromcom, SAP, or similar).

• Line manage admin staff with finance responsibilities, supporting their development.

• Provide financial advice to leadership to support long-term planning and decision-making.

This is a high-impact role for someone confident in leading school finance across multiple sites.

Both schools are:

• Community-focused primaries with a strong inclusive ethos.

• Rated highly locally for their child-centred approach and creative curriculums.

• Led by supportive and ambitious leadership teams.

• Committed to staff development, collaboration, and innovation.

• Equipped with strong resources and forward-thinking plans for continued school improvement.

You will be joining a partnership that values teamwork, transparency, and sustainability.

• Previous experience in school finance (Finance Officer, Bursar, or School Business Manager level).

• Strong knowledge of education finance systems, reporting, and compliance.

• Skilled at budget planning and financial forecasting.

• High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.

• Confident working both independently and as part of senior leadership teams.

• Finance qualifications (AAT, CIMA, CIPFA) are desirable but not essential with strong school experience.

• PAYE only - no umbrella companies.

• Weekly, in-line pay - full transparency.

• Access to specialist CPD and development support.

• Dedicated consultant guidance throughout the process.

• Proud to be a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For.

?? For more information or to apply for this exciting role, please contact Paige Ferro at SANZA Teaching Agency today.