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Regional Finance Manager
The Beacon School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/2/2026
About this role
Your opportunity We are looking for experienced finance professionals to join our team as Finance Managers. We currently have two Regional Finance Manager opportunities available, both based at The Beacon School, Banstead, working 36 hours per week, 43 weeks per year. As a Finance Manager, you will work as part of the finance team, led by the Finance Partner, to deliver an expert financial service to our schools. Key responsibilities include: • Managing the delivery of monthly management reports • Overseeing transactional finance processing within the academies • Preparing and monitoring budgets • Building effective relationships with school-based colleagues and providing financial guidance and support The two opportunities are: 1) Regional Finance Manager - supporting our primary schools within our Central Region. The current portfolio includes schools in Epsom, Banstead and Croydon, with potential opportunities to support additional schools in Camberley and Wandsworth. 2) Regional Finance Manager - supporting our secondary schools within Epsom and Banstead. We offer hybrid working, with The Beacon School in Banstead serving as the base location for both roles. Regular visits to schools within your designated area of responsibility will be required. Candidates only need to submit one application and will automatically be considered for both positions. If you have a preference for either role, please indicate this within your personal statement. We are looking for proactive, detail-driven finance professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality financial support and helping our schools achieve the very best outcomes for pupils . What we are looking for • AAT qualified and beyond or QBE with relevant experience • Experience of producing financial accounts using financial systems • Experience of working within the education or charity sector • Experience of working within a Finance Department • Experience of producing regular forecasts Join the GLF Schools Community GLF currently has 35 schools in the primary phase, and 8 secondary schools. Our schools span a wide area, including Oxfordshire, Wokingham, Surrey, Croydon and West Sussex. As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. • A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 children • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness • 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across Southern England • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity • Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education Our Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. • Access to our highly competitive local government pension scheme • Flexible working options • Generous holiday allowance • Healthcare benefits • Work life and family friendly policies • Employee wellbeing initiatives • Staff benefits portal • Community and collaboration working model The Details Salary: Senior Specialist £35,635 FTE Pro rata salary: £33,800 Hours: We are looking for someone to work 36 hours a week, 43 weeks a year (term time plus 4 weeks). Base : The Beacon School, Banstead Start date: ASAP Advert Closing Date : 11th November 2026 Interview Date: TBC. If sufficient applications are received, interviews will take place on Thursday 12 November or Friday 13th November. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are strongly encouraged.