Fidelis College
Finance Manager
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Fidelis College | South London
Member of the Extended Leadership Team
Salary
Approximately £50,000 to £55,000 per annum, full time equivalent
Working pattern
Three to five days per week, by agreement. Some hybrid working may be possible.
Location
Fidelis College, 147 Central Hill, London SE19 1RT.
Start date
As soon as possible
The opportunity
Fidelis College seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead its finance function and help ensure that resources are used effectively to support the College’s educational priorities.
Reporting directly to the Head of College and serving on the Extended Leadership Team, you will combine practical financial management with the opportunity to influence planning and decision making. You will provide clear advice to senior leaders and trustees, working closely with colleagues across data, finance, HR, payroll, admissions, safeguarding and Student Services.
The role
Accurate billing, robust controls, complete reconciliations and reliable reporting are central to this appointment. You will manage the fee billing cycle from verified pupil records through invoicing, parent enquiries, collection and reconciliation. Your responsibilities will include the financial administration of bursaries, scholarships and approved fee concessions.
You will prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash flow reports, explaining performance and identifying risks and required action. You will also lead the annual accounts process and coordinate work with external auditors, accountants and VAT advisers.
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Alongside these responsibilities, you will strengthen financial systems and processes, develop allocated finance staff and support procurement controls and financial oversight of capital projects and College activities. This is a finance leadership post, not a general operational management role: estates, Student Services, fundraising delivery and safeguarding retain their designated leads.
The person
We seek a meticulous and practical finance professional who takes responsibility for accuracy, investigates discrepancies and turns financial information into clear advice. You will bring substantial experience of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, school fee billing and credit control, together with experience of external audit and VAT accounting. Experience within an independent school, academy, charity or other educational setting is essential.
You will normally be a qualified account and hold ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or an equivalent recognised professional qualification, with current professional membership and continuing professional development. Applicants holding AAT Level 4, supported by substantial experience of managing a comparable finance function and demonstrable competence across the role, may also be considered.
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Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills, confident and secure use of Google Drive, and practical expertise in iSAMS, iFinance, iBilling and AccountsIQ are essential. You will be comfortable working across pupil, billing and accounting records, maintaining reliable information and resolving inconsistencies between systems.
Clear communication, professional judgement and discretion are equally important. You will work constructively with colleagues, handle sensitive financial discussions with parents courteously, and support the College’s Catholic ethos through integrity, service and responsible stewardship. The postholder is expected to uphold the Nolan Principles of public life.
How to apply
Please complete the College application form and submit a supporting statement addressing the person specification. A CV alone will not be accepted.
Safeguarding
Fidelis College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, verification of identity, right to work and qualifications, and appropriate safeguarding and management prohibition checks. Online searches may form part of shortlisting.
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