Job Description

HAZELWICK SCHOOL
An Academy
Three Bridges, Crawley
West Sussex RH10 1SX

Finance Manager

37 hours per week, term time including Inset days, plus an additional 2 weeks to be worked during school holidays.

This is a permanent role based on site.

Salary Range: 60,923 to 66,462 per annum depending on experience (calculated pro rata from 66,000 to 72,000)

Hazelwick School is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to lead on all aspects of finance and premises administration across the school.

The successful candidate will be a member of the school's Senior Leadership Team, taking responsibility for the strategic and operational management of a 15 million annual budget, reporting directly to the Headteacher.

The Finance Manager leads the Finance and Premises teams, oversees a range of external contractors, and ensures the efficient use of financial resources. The role is key to ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance, and ensuring the school remains financially stable.

We are seeking an experienced and qualified accountant with a strong track record in financial management, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively. You will be confident in managing complex budgets and driving value for money. A flexible, hands-on approach is essential. Experience within a school setting and the management of service agreements or contracts is desirable but not essential.

Hazelwick is a thriving, successful and oversubscribed secondary school, where all staff work towards the aim of every student reaching their maximum potential.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicole Eden, HR Assistant on 01293 584604.

Hazelwick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and communicates a clear framework to employees. Safeguarding is a key aspect of every role, and all staff must have read and be fully aware of the Child Protection Policy. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

For further details about the post and to apply, please go to our school website:

www.hazelwick.org

The vacancy details can be accessed under the 'Join Us' tab on the website. To access the application form, please click on the 'Quick Apply' button at the bottom of the advert.

Closing Date: 1:00pm on Friday 7th November 2025.

Interviews: Wednesday 12th November 2025.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,923.00-66,462.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

Are you a qualified Accountant? We are seeking an experienced and qualified accountant for this role.
Work Location: In person