School finance manager: job description

Use these example job descriptions for a finance manager in a primary and a secondary school as inspiration for your own. Alternatively, use KeyGPT to help you write a job description and advert personalised to your school.

Last reviewed on 23 April 2026
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Contents
  1. School examples
  2. Recruiting a finance manager

School examples

Primary community school in Hackney

The job description for a finance manager for Queensbridge Primary School in Hackney sets out the specific duties of the role under the headings:

  • Leadership and management
  • Finance
  • Personnel
  • Estate Management
  • Administration

For example, under 'Leadership and management', it explains that the role includes offering financial and personnel support and advice, developing financial statements and procedures, and attending relevant committee meetings. 

The job description is hosted on Tes.

Secondary academy in Essex

Cornelius Vermuyden School in Essex has a job description for a finance manager. It sets out the expected duties of the role, under the headings:

  • Budget
  • Finance
  • Payroll
  • Whole school administration

It also has a person specification and explains the qualifications required for the role.

The job description is hosted on the Essex County Council website.

Writing a job description is just one aspect of the recruitment process. The Key also has interview questions and tasks to help with recruiting