Job Description

Dorset Studio School has a vacancy for a Finance Manager to join the team. You will be an integral part of the team responsible for ensuring high standards of financial integrity within Dorset Studio School. You will manage the monthly and year-end financial processes required of the school, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook. Manage the financial planning along with the Assistant Principal (Finance & Business), Principal and Senior Leaders to ensure effective strategic decision making.



Working with best practice and implement any new standardised processes and procedures.



Key Responsibilities


Ensure timely production and issue of financial reports, cash flow forecasts and returns as required Prepare the monthly management accounts Prepare the monthly financial reports, analysis and updates for the Local Governing Body Prepare the annual budget and reforecasts for approval by the LGB Take responsibility for the academy's accounting procedures, ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to within the academy Maintain finance filing systems, ensuring that records are suitable for audit purposes Take responsibility for and line management of the school's finance staff, including arranging appropriate training and development, conducting induction, probation and performance management reviews Work with the Assistant Principal (Finance & Business), Principal and senior leaders to ensure effective financial management, adherence to budget and strategic decision making Identify and pursue income generating activities (Bids and grants) Work with the SENCO to secure high needs funding Drive forward change and initiatives which promote regularity, propriety, value for money and best standards

Please contact the school on 01305 443600 for an informal discussion or visit.




Dorset Studio School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in the school. In order to meet this responsibility, the school follows a thorough selection process to discourage and screen unsuitable applicants. The process includes at least 2 references, from previous and current employers. These will be contacted before interview and in all cases, before an offer of employment is made. Please be aware that there may be checks carried out on all aspects of the application to confirm the validity of information supplied.

The Dorset Studio School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with the Governments Safer Recruitment Guidelines.



This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.