6 finance jobs found in Manchester

Location: Manchester (hybrid/office-based) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + pension and benefits Start date: ASAP A large, values-led education trust is seeking a proactive, detail-driven Finance Manager to join its central finance team in Manchester. This is a key role supporting strong financial management across a secondary school, ensuring excellent financial controls, timely reporting, and high-quality support to budget holders. The role Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day finance operations and provide accurate management information to support decision-making. You'll work closely with school and central colleagues to ensure financial compliance, value for money, and effective forecasting. Key responsibilities Produce monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and reporting packs. Support budgeting and forecasting across multiple sites/teams. Maintain strong financial controls (purchase-to-pay,...

Finance Administrator We are seeking an experienced Finance Administrator for a temporary to permanent contract within a SEN school based in Knowsley. Working closely with the Finance Manager/ Business Manage, the postholder will provide hands‑on support across the full range of day‑to‑day finance operations. The role requires someone confident, adaptable, and able to step into both finance assistant duties and selected elements of the Finance Manager's routine workload. Strong working knowledge of Arbor MIS System. School staff are committed and inspirational, transforming the futures of intelligent children who experience Specific Learning Difficulties. The School: A Pupil Referral Unit situated inn the borough of Knowsley on Merseyside, Providing a quality educational experience for students who have or are experiencing difficulties in a mainstream setting due to medical, social, emotional or behavioural needs. Support young people to develop alternative strategies to...

Finance Administrator We are seeking an experienced Finance Administrator for a temporary to permanent contract within a SEN school based in Knowsley. Working closely with the Finance Manager/ Business Manage, the postholder will provide hands‑on support across the full range of day‑to‑day finance operations. The role requires someone confident, adaptable, and able to step into both finance assistant duties and selected elements of the Finance Manager's routine workload. Strong working knowledge of Arbor MIS System. School staff are committed and inspirational, transforming the futures of intelligent children who experience Specific Learning Difficulties. The School: A Pupil Referral Unit situated inn the borough of Knowsley on Merseyside, Providing a quality educational experience for students who have or are experiencing difficulties in a mainstream setting due to medical, social, emotional or behavioural needs. Support young people to develop alternative strategies to...

School Administrator - Stockport Long-Term Supply | Full-Time (Part-Time Considered) | From Half Term (with further opportunities) Are you an experienced School Administrator looking for a long-term supply role in a friendly, well-organised primary school? We are working with a welcoming primary school in Stockport that is seeking a reliable and proactive School Administrator to join their team on a long-term supply basis from half term. There is strong potential for the role to continue beyond the initial placement, with the possibility of ongoing or permanent opportunities for the right candidate. This role is ideally full-time, however the school is open to part-time availability for a suitable administrator, offering flexibility alongside continuity. The Role Working as a School Administrator in a busy primary school office Long-term supply position starting from half term Managing day-to-day administrative duties Supporting attendance, pupil records, and general school...

Temporary School Business Manager Opportunity - SEND School in Rochdale Start Date: 23rd February 2026 for up to 6 weeks Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm Location: Rochdale Agency: Tradewind Recruitment Are you an experienced school business manager seeking a new opportunity in a specialist education setting? Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be working with an inspiring SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school in Rochdale to recruit a skilled temporary business manager. If you have a proven background in school-based business and finance management roles and are passionate about supporting education, we want to hear from you! About the Role As temporary business manager in this SEND school, you will be a key member of the team, ensuring the efficient running of the school's processes and supporting staff, parents, and students. Your responsibilities will include: Comprehensive HR function H & S of sites. Complete all DfE and LA returns. Asset management...

Location: Rochdale, Manchester Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 Contract: Full-time Pay rate: Depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm About the college: We are looking for an experienced School Business Manager to manage financial, HR, and operational services in a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school, supporting the leadership team with budgeting, staffing, facilities management, and compliance to provide a positive environment for students with SEMH needs. About the role: Oversee school finances, including budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting. Lead HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and staff wellbeing. Manage school facilities and ensure health and safety compliance. Provide strategic support to leadership on financial planning and resource allocation. Oversee procurement and lead funding applications. What We're Looking...