At St Mary’s School in Cambridge, you can be YOU. We’re a unique school community that celebrates diversity and blends different languages, cultures and perspectives to create a true microcosm of the world.
St Mary’s School is seeking a Head of Finance from August 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter, to succeed the current post-holder who is retiring. This is a permanent, full time, all year round role.
The successful candidate will possess excellent numeracy and organisational skills, strengths in working in a small team, a methodical approach and a proactive nature. Specific experience in finance and accounting is essential and candidates will be expected to demonstrate a high level of IT competence, the ability to manage their own workload, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Proficiency in monthly management accounting, asset management, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring will be essential. Beyond technical skills, we're looking for someone who excels at stakeholder liaison. Thriving in a fast-paced environment demands strong multi-tasking abilities, and composure under pressure. The Head of Finance’s positive, flexible approach, commitment to quality, and unwavering attention to detail will have a large impact on the educational outcomes of our students.
With amazing academic results, a rich pastoral programme and a nurturing and empowering environment, this is a unique place to study – and to work. Whatever your role, you will help to take a remarkable community to the next level and will benefit from significant investment in your personal and professional development. After all, realising potential is why we’re here.
If you want to be here too, you can enjoy an outstanding career and comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension scheme, discount (pro rata for part-time staff) on school fees, BUPA cash plan, an occupational sickness scheme, free lunches and refreshments, a season ticket discount and much more.
Job Purpose
This is a varied role encompassing many tasks within the accounting function of the School Bursary, with the aim of developing and implementing financial policies and procedures, preparing financial reports, and overseeing the school's financial planning and analysis.
The Bursary team is led by the Head of Finance who is supported by a team of 3 Finance Officers.
Candidates should complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form which can be found on the Vacancies page of our website. These should be emailed together to the HR department.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt so early submission is advisable. The school's preferred method of communication is by email and it will not be necessary to send a hard copy of the documents by post. St Mary’s School, Cambridge is committed to the safeguarding of pupils and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references and the school’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, right to work in the UK, relevant original ID documentation and degree certificate(s). Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Vacancies page of our website.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask all shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
St Mary’s School, Cambridge is an inner-city school, with no parking.
Applications are to be received by 9:00am on Wednesday 16 April 2025.
Interviews will be held week commencing 28 April 2025.
Job Summary
Location:
Cambridge
St Mary's School - Cambridge
Bateman Street
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 1LY
England
http://www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk
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