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Job details Job reference SUA0323A Date posted 02/12/2025 Application closing date 15/12/2025 Location Brecon Salary Grade 10 Point 27 to Point 29 38,220 to 39,862 per annum pro rata 19.81 to 20.66 per hour Package 37 hours, Permanent Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Schools - Non Teaching Attachments
Finance Manager (Brecon High School) Job description
Applications close on 15th December 2025 at 10 am
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to join our team. This is a very important role within the school as it will continue to support me to provide robust management to the school budget and secure
potential income generation in the longer-term.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the financial resources to meet the schools' strategic aims, including budget planning, budget modelling and maintenance of financial probity.
• Manage and monitor spending of budgets, as required by the governing body, ensuring financial probity and that audit recommendations and FMS requirements are implemented.
• Lead and manage the work of the finance staff, ensuring that an effective financial service is provided.
• Manage complex administrative procedures.
• Assist with the development of policies and procedures as required.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to degree level or hold an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstrate substantial related knowledge, experience and competence
• Financial management experience and knowledge of financial policy and standards, normally holding a financial qualification, e.g. AAT/CIPFA/CCAB/DSBM/ADSBM
• While experience in school finance is desirable, if you have a secure knowledge of financial management and transferable skills, we would still very much like to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference to the lives of young people.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

Safeguarding Statement:
Brecon High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome
applications from all groups and backgrounds.
If you are interested in the post and would like to arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher
please email Miriam Coleman (mcoleman@brecon-hs.powys.sch.uk).
All applicants are asked to complete the application form provided and outline how your skills, experience and qualities make you the ideal person to join the school.
Job title Finance Manager (Brecon High School) Job reference SUA0323A Date posted 02/12/2025 Application closing date 15/12/2025 Location Brecon Salary Grade 10 Point 27 to Point 29 38,220 to 39,862 per annum pro rata 19.81 to 20.66 per hour Package 37 hours, Permanent Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Schools - Non Teaching Attachments Job description
Applications close on 15th December 2025 at 10 am
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to join our team. This is a very important role within the school as it will continue to support me to provide robust management to the school budget and secure
potential income generation in the longer-term.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the financial resources to meet the schools' strategic aims, including budget planning, budget modelling and maintenance of financial probity.
• Manage and monitor spending of budgets, as required by the governing body, ensuring financial probity and that audit recommendations and FMS requirements are implemented.
• Lead and manage the work of the finance staff, ensuring that an effective financial service is provided.
• Manage complex administrative procedures.
• Assist with the development of policies and procedures as required.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to degree level or hold an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstrate substantial related knowledge, experience and competence
• Financial management experience and knowledge of financial policy and standards, normally holding a financial qualification, e.g. AAT/CIPFA/CCAB/DSBM/ADSBM
• While experience in school finance is desirable, if you have a secure knowledge of financial management and transferable skills, we would still very much like to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference to the lives of young people.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

Safeguarding Statement:
Brecon High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome
applications from all groups and backgrounds.
If you are interested in the post and would like to arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher
please email Miriam Coleman (mcoleman@brecon-hs.powys.sch.uk).
All applicants are asked to complete the application form provided and outline how your skills, experience and qualities make you the ideal person to join the school.

Skills Required