Education Finance & Resources

Farrer Barnes is a trusted name in education sector recruitment, specialising in the placement of finance and operational leadership professionals within schools, academies, multi-academy trusts (MATs), colleges, and universities across the UK.

With deep sector knowledge and an extensive candidate network, we support education providers by recruiting for critical roles such as:

  • Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
  • School Business Managers (SBMs)
  • Finance Directors
  • Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
  • Heads of Finance and HR
  • Governance and Compliance Leaders

We understand the unique challenges of education finance — from funding complexities and budget accountability to regulatory demands and stakeholder engagement. Our consultative approach ensures we match institutions with candidates who not only have the right technical expertise but also a passion for making an impact in the public sector.

Whether you’re a trust looking to strengthen your leadership team or a candidate ready to take the next step in your education finance career, Farrer Barnes is your recruitment partner of choice.

A selection of our recent successes are below:

Education Clients

Active jobs

Part Time School Finance Manager

London
£50000 - £70000 per annum
My client is a School based in West London, boasting a range of excellent facilities and modern working environment, is now looking to recruit to...

School Business Manager

London
£50000 - £56000 per annum
My client, a school in North West London is now looking to recruit a School Business Manager on a temporary basis with the potential of...

School Finance Officer

Surrey
£30000 - £33000 per annum
My client is a long-established school, looking to recruit a School Finance Officer to the team. Working under the close tutelage of the Head of...

School Finance Assistant

Surrey
£28000 - £32000 per annum
My client, a school based in the Haywards Heath area is looking to recruit a dynamic and well-educated Finance Assistant on a full time or...

School Head of Finance

Surrey
£50000 - £60000 per annum
A well-regarded school based just outside Horsham is seeking a skilled and motivated Head of Finance to lead its financial operations and play a key...

Part Time School Finance Manager

London
£50000 - £70000 per annum
My client is a School based in West London, boasting a range of excellent facilities and modern working environment, is now looking to recruit to...

School Business Manager

South Kent
£60000 - £70000 per annum
My client, a school in Southeast Kent is now looking to recruit a School Business Manager on a permanent basis. This is a significant post  ...

Meet our Education Finance & Resources Team

Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor

Senior Consultant - Education Finance Recruitment