Finance Manager

About the role

We are seeking a committed and dynamic FInance Manager to join our Academy Management Team.  You will be our named Chief Financial Officer, responsible for the Academies finances and budget setting, working alongside our headteacher and HR & Administrative Manager.  

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and have the skills to inspire and lead, we would love to hear from you.

We cater to approximately 210 pupils in School Years 7 to 11, all of whom have Education, Health, and Care Plans. Our students face a range of learning difficulties, autism, and speech, language, and communication needs. Your expertise will help them develop the confidence and independence they need to thrive in the community.

At Pinewood, our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for an individual who:

• Believes that students should be central to all decision-making.

• Is hard-working and resilient.

• Demonstrates creativity and a solution-driven approach.

• Possesses strong skills in building and maintaining relationships.

• Embraces challenges with enthusiasm

Qualifications required:

• Financial Qualification/s -  Ideally qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA

• Experience in Budgeting and use of budgeting software (ideally in an education setting) 

• Experience of budgeting and accounts

• Experience of Academy financial procedures/Academy Financial Handbook

• Financial Control

Experience working in a Special School is not a prerequisite. More importantly, we value enthusiasm and a willingness to develop within this exciting, challenging, and rewarding area of education.

**Please note that we cannot accept CVs and applications will only be accepted on Pinewood application forms.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.