We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic finance professional to join our team at Northwood College for Girls.
Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations and Senior Leadership Team, the Finance Manager will be responsible for providing financial and accounting support to the school, including policy setting and application, resource and budget management and all elements of financial administration.
The Finance Manager will manage the Finance Assistant but will have a large influence over the whole school community.
The successful candidate will need to be AAT qualified.
CIMA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent, is desirable, but not essential.
About the School:
Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 890 girls aged 3-18. We aim to empower each NWC girl with the knowledge, insight and motivation to enter adult-hood as a conscientious, ambitious, confident and happy member of society; one who is equipped to turn challenge into opportunity, to embrace change and innovation, to maintain a lifelong love of learning and to succeed in a path that is most advantageous to her individual strengths and aspirations.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
* Competitive salaries and pay progression
* Access to extensive professional development opportunities
* Training grants for qualifications
* Generous pension scheme
* Free life assurance benefit
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
* A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
* Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
* A Cycle to Work scheme
* Competitive terms and conditions of employment
* Access to the school gym and swimming pool
* Free school lunches
* Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
* Financial guidance and support
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a and person specification. At NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.
Applications must be received by 9am on Wednesday 8 January 2025.
Interviews will take place the following week.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening, including online searches will apply to this post.