Finance & Data Manager
Cann Bridge School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday 30 hours per week 39 weeks per year term time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £39,513- £43,693 FTE
Actual salary
- £27,436 - £30,338 pro rata
Pay scale
- Grade H
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our collaborative and progressive team, where every learner thrives. As the Finance & Data Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our school by managing financial operations and maintaining accurate data. Your expertise will contribute to budgetary advice for the Headteacher and Governors, overseeing financial transactions, securing and managing grants, and handling external funding.
Your responsibilities will also encompass managing payroll services, the school fund, and cultivating relationships with charitable organisations. Extending beyond finance, you will oversee site management, maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinate inspections and maintenance. Additionally, you will manage our Finance Management System (Bromcom), submit statutory data returns, and facilitate the transition into the New Year within the system.
Collaboration is a key aspect of our school culture, and as the Finance & Data Manager, you'll work closely with our HR and Office Manager and Headteacher, and report to Governors regularly.
The Role
- Financial Management - Develop and oversee budgets. Provide financial analysis, benchmarking data, obtain best value quotes for contracts, and budgetary advice to the Headteacher and Governors. Manage payroll services, process teacher salary statements annually, school funds, and financial audits. Process time sheets and acting up claims, monthly salary checks. Process financial transactions, including invoices, petty cash, VAT documentation, monthly returns, review and approve BSM entries and reconcile. Secure and manage grants and external funding. Respond to any finance and pay queries. Financial close down procedures, capital lease returns, CFR reports, termly reports to LA.
- School Fund – Complete charity return, manage and report on accounts to Headteacher, Governors and Friends of Cann Bridge. Prepare accounts for audit.
- Site & Premises Management - Oversee capital projects, health and safety compliance, and site maintenance (maintaining the school PiC folder). Manage service contracts and tenders for site-related services ensuring best value. Ensure envi-ronmental sustainability initiatives are implemented. Arrange minibus inspections and MOTs.
- Data Management - Maintain and update MIS/FMS and other management information systems. Complete statutory data returns (e.g., DfE census, workforce census, School Audit), monthly bursary returns. Promote the New Year in the FMS.
- Fundraising - Identify funding opportunities and manage external donations. Maintain a database of charitable organisa-tions and complete financial reports for funders. Write and submit applications and bids for fundraising. Attend Friends of Cann Bridge meetings. Collecting in money from teaching and learning fundraising events – including banking, receipts and cheques.
- Process and administer Pupil Premium, Sports Premium, Free School Meals, Pupil Premium Plus and any grants.
- Professional Development & Compliance - Provide staff training on financial and data management systems.
What the school offers its staff
Why Work for Us?
At Cann Bridge School, we cultivate an environment where both learners and staff can thrive. Our learners benefit from a well-structured curriculum, a supportive staff team, and a purposeful learning environment, all designed to help them grow into confident, well-rounded, and independent young adults. This success is made possible by our talented and dedicated team, who work together to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed both academically and personally.
When you join Cann Bridge School, you’ll become part of a committed team that values your professional growth.
We offer:
• Bespoke Continuing Professional Development (CPD) tailored to your individual needs and career goals
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme for future financial security
• An excellent Employee Assistance Programme, offering physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing services, and private healthcare options (where applicable) through Education Mutual
• Staff Discounts on a wide range of products and services through the Blue Card professional student discount scheme
• The opportunity to work with incredible children, young people, and a dedicated staff team
Commitment to safeguarding
Cann Bridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to HR@cannbridge.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Cann Bridge School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 95 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Cann Bridge School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@cannbridge.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01752 207909
Cann Bridge School is a registered Plymouth City Council Local Authority maintained special school for children and young people aged 3 to 19 years. Located in Estover, Plymouth, learners travel from Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall to learn, with capacity for 108 learners.
The school is designated as one for children and young people with complex needs; with their cognition and learning needs identifying a severe learning difficulty. Most learners have complex communication and interaction needs, including those identified as part of a specific learning difficulties associated with Downs Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Condition, physical disabilities or a complex medical condition. All learners have an Education, Health and Care Plan.
To learn more about Cann Bridge School and the wonderful things happening, please visit our:
• Website: www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/cannbridgeschool
• School Newsletters: www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk/families/newsletters-forms
Arranging a visit to Cann Bridge School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@cannbridge.co.uk.
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