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

London
£24 - £26 per hour
My client is a school based in West London and they are now looking to recruit a Finance Manager for a short-term temporary assignment to...

Temporary School Finance Assistant

West Kent
£14 - £16 per hour
My client, a long-established school based in the Tonbridge area, are looking to recruit a School Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a...

Part Time School Finance Manager

Surrey
£40000 - £50000 per annum
My client is an independent school in based just outside Bracknell and they are now looking to recruit a Part Time Finance Manager to support...

Finance Delivery & Operations Manager

East Kent
£50000 - £60000 per annum, Benefits: Competitive pension, 24 days holiday + bank holidays, flexible working
About the Business Our client is a fast-growing, forward-thinking consultancy and product team dedicated to transforming finance operations. They help finance teams redesign and automate...

Temporary Finance Officer

Mid Kent
£15 - £17 per hour, Benefits: Hybrid Working
My client, a long-established school based in the Tenterden area, are looking to recruit a School Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a...

School Finance Officer

Mid Kent
£14 - £16 per hour, Benefits: Hybrid Working
My client, a long-established school based in the Tenterden area, are looking to recruit a School Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a...

School Business Manager

South Kent
£28 - £30 per hour, Benefits: Hybrid Working
My client, a school in the Ashford area is now looking to recruit a School Business Manager on a temporary basis with a view to...

School Finance Manager

South Kent
£28 - £30 per hour, Benefits: Hybrid Working
My client is a School based in Ashford area and they are now looking to recruit a Finance Manager to support the strategic and operational...

Meet our Education Finance & Resources Team

Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor

Senior Consultant - Education Finance Recruitment