Finance Manager (maternity cover)

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Finance Manager to lead the School's fees function and play a key role within our Finance team on a maternity cover basis for 12 months from November 2026. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will oversee all aspects of fee management, bursaries and debt management, ensuring the efficient operation of the department while delivering an outstanding service to parents and colleagues. You will join a small, friendly and close-knit finance team of eight, made up of the Director of Finance and Operations, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Assistant Accountant, Fee Controller, Finance Administrator, Purchase Ledger Officer and Charities Accountant. This maternity cover role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and welcoming environment within the school office, set in beautiful grounds. The role also offers flexibility to work from home during the school holidays. You will lead a small team, line manage 3 people, drive continuous improvement in systems and processes, develop meaningful performance reporting, and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations. The role also provides the opportunity to contribute to wider strategic initiatives and operational process improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified accountant with experience of managing financial operations in a large organisation, ideally within the education or charity sector. You will bring strong leadership skills, sound financial and treasury management knowledge, and the ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, including parents, senior leaders and external agencies. You will be comfortable handling sensitive and sometimes complex financial matters with professionalism, empathy and sound judgement, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, organisation and customer service. At The Grammar School at Leeds, you will join a collaborative and supportive community committed