Job Description

School Finance Lead - Brent (Across Two Primary Schools)

📍 Location: Brent, North West London
📅 Start Date: ASAP
💷 Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
📌 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
🏫 Role: Finance Lead (supporting two schools within a local partnership)

SANZA Teaching Agency are supporting two thriving and inclusive primary schools in Brent to recruit a skilled and motivated School Finance Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of financial management across both schools and play a key role in supporting their future growth and success.

About the Role

As Finance Lead, you will:

  • Oversee and manage financial operations across two schools.

  • Prepare and monitor budgets in collaboration with Headteachers and Governors.

  • Produce accurate financial reports, forecasts, and variance analysis.

  • Oversee payroll, invoices, and procurement processes.

  • Ensure compliance with DfE, Local Authority, and audit regulations.

  • Support with year-end accounts and liaise with auditors.

  • Manage financial systems (e.g. SIMS/FMS, Bromcom, SAP, or similar).

  • Line manage admin staff with finance responsibilities, supporting their development.

  • Provide financial advice to leadership to support long-term planning and decision-making.

This is a high-impact role for someone confident in leading school finance across multiple sites.

About the Schools

Both schools are:

  • Community-focused primaries with a strong inclusive ethos.

  • Rated highly locally for their child-centred approach and creative curriculums.

  • Led by supportive and ambitious leadership teams.

  • Committed to staff development, collaboration, and innovation.

  • Equipped with strong resources and forward-thinking plans for continued school improvement.

You will be joining a partnership that values teamwork, transparency, and sustainability.

About You

  • Previous experience in school finance (Finance Officer, Bursar, or School Business Manager level).

  • Strong knowledge of education finance systems, reporting, and compliance.

  • Skilled at budget planning and financial forecasting.

  • High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.

  • Confident working both independently and as part of senior leadership teams.

  • Finance qualifications (AAT, CIMA, CIPFA) are desirable but not essential with strong school experience.

Why Work with SANZA?

  • PAYE only - no umbrella companies.

  • Weekly, in-line pay - full transparency.

  • Access to specialist CPD and development support.

  • Dedicated consultant guidance throughout the process.

  • Proud to be a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For.

📩 For more information or to apply for this exciting role, please contact Paige Ferro at SANZA Teaching Agency today.