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Finance ManagerMonarch Education • Northampton, ENG, GB
Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Monarch Education • Northampton, ENG, GB
13 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Finance Manager - School Based Opportunity (Northampton)

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Start Date: September 2026 | 37 Hours per Week | Permanent Opportunity

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About the Role

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Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a well-established school in Northampton for an experienced and dedicated Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to play a pivotal role in supporting the school's financial health, long-term planning and operational success. Working closely with the Headteacher, Governors and Senior Leadership Team, you will lead all aspects of financial management and ensure the school remains compliant, efficient and financially sustainable.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Lead all day-to-day financial operations.
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  • Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts and management accounts.
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  • Monitor income and expenditure and provide detailed financial reporting.
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  • Oversee payroll, purchasing, invoicing and contract management.
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  • Support strategic financial planning and resource allocation.
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  • Ensure compliance with education finance regulations and policies.
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  • Liaise with auditors, governors and external stakeholders.
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  • Manage financial systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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Candidate Requirements

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  • Recognised financial qualification (AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent professional experience.
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  • Previous finance management experience, ideally within education, public sector or a similar environment.
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  • Excellent analytical, budgeting and forecasting skills.
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  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
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  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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  • Proficiency with finance software and Microsoft Office applications.
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What the School Offers

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A welcoming and supportive working environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a positive impact on the education of young people in Northampton. This role is offered on a 37-hour-per-week basis with a planned start date of September 2026.

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Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

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  • GCA Approved Supplier
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  • Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
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  • Free Safeguarding training
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  • Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
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  • Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
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Important Information

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  • All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
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  • Equal Opportunities - Monarch.
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  • Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, any successful applicant will be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
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  • This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact applicants, due to application volumes this is not always possible. If you have not received notification within 30 days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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