Finance Manager

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the most effective use of financial resources whilst supporting the schools aims to contribute significantly to the sustainability and development of the school.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the day to day operation of financial procedures over the Schools portfolio contributing to and being a part of procedural change to reflect the school's evolution.

The Finance Manager will work closely with the School Business Manager (SBM), HR and Payroll advisers and will actively model and promote the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure, whilst demonstrating excellent attention to detail, people skills and financial accounting abilities.

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, driven and be able willing to promote the ethos of the School at all times. The role is key to supporting the School to meet the needs.

Due to the special nature of our school, candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to application. Appointments can be arranged by emailing recruitment@rowangate.northants.sch.uk or telephoning .

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of satisfactory clearances in line with Safer Recruitment practices.

Following recent changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education all short-listed candidates will be subject to an on-line search comprising a Google search of the candidates' full name, town of residence and previous place of employment.

For this role, a NVQ Level 3/A level standard or equivalent in finance or business related subject is required as well as 5X GCSE passes, Level A-C, including Maths and English along with experience working within a financial management role. Ideally the successful candidate will have previous experience in a Finance Manager role.

Experience in a School setting or in an equivalent public service setting is essential. Knowledge of accountancy/payroll/HR systems such as SIMS and knowledge of Local Authority financial compliance systems are desirable.

Rowan Gate Primary School has a rare and exciting opportunity to appoint a Finance Manager to work under the direction of the School Business Manager.

Rowan Gate is a special primary school catering for pupils in East Northamptonshire with severe and complex needs, including ASD and PMLD.

The school provides for pupils over two sites which are approximately 6 miles apart and 2 additional satellite provisions based at schools local to the Wellingborough and Rushden sites.