Finance Manager

Fazakerley Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L10 7LD

50 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 November 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, Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6, points 24 - 29

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a skilled, organised and enthusiastic Finance Manager to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to contribute to the strategic and day-to-day financial operations of a vibrant and forward-thinking primary school.

Working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors, you will ensure robust financial systems are in place, oversee budget planning and monitoring, and support the long-term financial strategy of the school.

You Will:

• Manage the school’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and compliance with statutory financial requirements.

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, reconciliations and audits.

• Provide financial updates and analysis to senior leaders and Governors to support informed decision-making.

• Oversee payroll and personnel-related financial processes, including starters, leavers and staff absence.

• Monitor income generation activities, including lettings and contract negotiation, to ensure best value.

• Assist in the development of business plans to support the school’s long-term strategic priorities.

• Uphold the school’s values, contributing to our warm, welcoming and inclusive community.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for a dynamic, approachable and highly organised Finance Manager. The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate about working within a school environment.

• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Able to build strong, positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents/carers, Governors and external agencies.

• Friendly, warm and welcoming, with a professional and flexible approach.

• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively.

• Able to think on their own initiative and make informed decisions.

• Highly reliable, resilient and committed to maintaining high standards.

• Reflective, hardworking and eager to continue developing their professional practice.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Essential:

• An appropriate financial or accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.

• Experience managing financial operations in a busy office environment.

• School-based financial experience in a fast-paced setting.

• Strong ICT skills with up-to-date knowledge of financial software, spreadsheets, databases and Microsoft Office packages.

• High level of numeracy and accuracy with the ability to produce and interpret financial reports.

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.

• A warm, welcoming manner and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable:

• First Aid training (or willingness to undertake it).

• Experience writing funding bids or sourcing additional income streams.

• Understanding of income generation in schools and longer-term financial planning.

What the school offers its staff

We will:

• Welcome you into a supportive, friendly and collaborative team.

• Offer you the opportunity to work with wonderful children who demonstrate excellent behaviour and a love of learning.

• Provide professional development opportunities tailored to your role.

• Support you through a committed leadership team and proactive governing body.

• Offer a role where your work genuinely makes a difference to the school community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Finance Manager Job Specification.pdf - 124 KB (opens in new tab)

Finance Manager Job Description.docx - 27 KB (opens in new tab)

About Fazakerley Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 409 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fazakerley Primary School website
• Email address: vacancies@fazakerleyprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 0151 4743060
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fazakerley-primary-school

Fazakerley Primary School is a welcoming and ambitious school community where pupils thrive and staff are proud to work. Following a recent Ofsted inspection, we are proud to be recognised for our Outstanding behaviour and attitudes and Outstanding personal development, with Good judgements across all other areas, including the quality of education and leadership and management. Our pupils are described as kind, respectful, and eager to learn – and our staff are deeply committed to helping them flourish.

Our School Mission Statement.
In order to achieve success at Fazakerley Primary School, we believe that everyone in our community is of equal worth and should be given the opportunity to develop their full potential intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically and professionally. We promote in our whole school community, an understanding and respect for everyone’s well-being and mental health, valuing and supporting each other as an integral part of our school life.

We are looking for someone who can help us have fun, learn and teach us new skills through helping us in our school. Could you help us do this?

Arranging a visit to Fazakerley Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@fazakerleyprimary.co.uk.

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