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

School Finance Manager Temp to Perm

London
£25 - £27 per hour
My client is a Primary School in North London and they are now looking to recruit a Finance Manager to support the strategic and operational...

Academy Trust Finance Manager

London
£50000 - £60000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid Working
My client is an Academy Trust based in East London. Due to a period of growth within the trust they are now looking to recruit...

Credit Controller

South Kent
£14 - £16 per hour
My distinguished client based in Canterbury has enjoyed continual growth and expansion year on year. They are keen to add a Credit Controller to join...

School Finance Manager

London
£50000 - £55000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid Working
My client is an Academy Trust based in East London. Due to a period of growth within the trust they are now looking to recruit...

School Finance Manager

London
£50000 - £60000 per annum
My client is an Academy Trust based in East London. Due to a period of growth within the trust they are now looking to recruit...

Academy Financial Controller

London
£62000 - £66000 per annum
My client is an Academy Trust based in the Luton area who looking to recruit a Financial Controller to the team. Leading a small finance...

Meet our Education Finance & Resources Team

Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor

Senior Consultant - Education Finance Recruitment