Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location: Rishworth

Part of Full time considered

Closing date: 27th February 2026.

The School is a forward thinking and innovative UK day and boarding school that retains traditional values. They are an independent school with the freedom to offer an educational experience personalised to each child's needs.

Set in the heart of West Yorkshire the School has occupied magnificent buildings in 140 acres of beautiful countryside for the last 300 years.

They are seeking a qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) Finance Manager to join and lead the Finance Department team at the School as soon as possible. You should have the skills, experience and knowledge that will enable you to offer efficient oversight of the financial operation of the School and its subsidiary. Although they are looking to recruit the role full time, part time hours would be considered.

Energy, commitment and a willingness to take a full and active part in the broader life of this busy School are essential. A passion for education and enriching the learning process of their learners is essential.

Overview of the Role

The Finance Manager will play a key role supporting all aspects of Finance for the School, providing accurate and timely management information to the Finance and Operations Director and the rest of the Leadership team. You will support Business Planning, decision making and financial control, and reporting to external stakeholders. In addition, you will prepare and review monthly and annual management accounts for internal and external stakeholders, querying and providing explanations for variances against budget/forecast and escalating issues to the Finance and Operations Director with recommendations for action. You will also have responsibility for managing two members of staff.

This role forms a part of the Administration Team for the School therefore general administration and HR tasks may form part of the daily routine. Teamwork and an ethos of collaboration is essential.

Person Specification

• Qualified Accountant: fully qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Knowledge of accounting programmes/systems/databases.
• Highly competent user of ICT - in particular Excel spreadsheets to an advanced level.
• Ability to produce detailed and accurate financial reports (management accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts etc).
• Experience of working in a high-performing team
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise work and have a proactive approach to ensure deadlines are met
• Experience in managing change successfully, and delivering positive, well-planned improvements to processes and systems.
• Financial acumen and commercially awareness
• Keeps abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation

Their Offer:

• Join a highly motivated and supportive team of staff, Governors, students and parents who embody a tangible ethos of collaborative working, community, continuous development and a sense of self-worth.
• A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic surroundings set within 140 acres in the beautiful West Yorkshire Pennines
• Competitive salary commensurate to qualifications and experience circa £45,000 per annum. School Fee Remission, at the discretion of the Governing Body.
• Pension scheme
• Access to FREE personal financial advice through their partnership with Schroders Personal Wealth
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free lunch during term time
• Free on-site parking
• Access to a wide suite of Continuous Professional Development courses and opportunities

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the School, click apply.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Previous candidates need not apply.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.