Job Description

School

Cranleigh School

Salary

50,000-55,000 per annum

Working hours

Full time

Application Deadline

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Job Summary

We're looking for an experienced and proactive

Finance Manager

to lead our finance function and support the strategic financial management of our school.


Working closely with the Director of Finance, you'll oversee day-to-day finance operations, including budgeting, reporting, payroll, ledgers, and audits. You'll also manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement across all financial systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare management accounts and financial reports Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow Oversee billing, purchase/sales ledgers, payroll, and pensions Manage VAT returns, fixed assets, and PSA submissions Liaise with auditors and prepare audit files Ensure accurate financial handling of donations, utilities, and advance fees Lead and support the finance team, driving efficiency and compliance

About You:

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) or QBE with team management experience Strong financial and management accounting skills Proficient in Excel and financial systems Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive Strong communicator with a hands-on approach

Join us and play a key role in supporting our school's financial sustainability and success.


This is an on-site role and the working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday throughout the whole year.


We offer a supportive community environment and a range of attractive benefits.


For further details about the role, please read our Job description below.




Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application, and as soon as possible and no later than

9:00 am on Tuesday 15

th

July 2025.

Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.

Job Profile

About us

Cranleigh aims to educate children in a truly holistic sense, providing every opportunity for pupils to discover and nurture their talents and passions. We want every pupil in our care to flourish. Above all, we want Cranleighans to go out into the world as Thinking, Being, Giving individuals.


Thinking: reflects our style of teaching which aims to provide pupils with a questioning mindset and the skills to think and problem solve. Being: is who we are and how we are. Our culture aims to nurture in pupils the core human qualities that enable communities to thrive and support one another Giving: is our hope that Cranleighans grow to recognise their privilege and go out into the world ready to give back and help to create meaningful change.





Our core values of service, leadership, relationships and excellence underpin all elements of boarding life and education. In the classroom, on the sports field, in the rehearsal studios and creative spaces, we uphold a desire to nurture students with a sense of self-belief supported by a strong moral compass.


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SERVICE

We encourage an attitude of service to each other and to our wider community. We recognise our privileges and our responsibility to give back.


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RELATIONSHIPS

We foster strong relationships in our inclusive boarding community. We believe children flourish in safe, supportive environments.


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LEADERSHIP

We nurture a spirit of openness, integrity and thoroughness in everything we do, equipping Cranleighans with the knowledge and skills to make a mark on the world. We endeavour to be viewed as leaders in holistic boarding education.


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EXCELLENCE

We strive for excellence in everything we do, and aspire to be recognised for our educational vision and the personal qualities of our students.

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this role, or wish to discuss please contact us by email at

recruiting@cranleigh.org

or by telephone on

01483 542128