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 Financial Controller

London
£55000 - £65000 per annum
My client is an Independent School based just outside Harrow who looking to recruit a Financial Controller to the team. Leading a small finance team...

Term Time School Business Manager

London
£46000 - £53000 per annum
My client, a school in North London is now looking to recruit a School Business Manager. This role is term time plus 5 weeks (43...

Chief Finance & Operations Officer

Nationwide
£65000 - £75000 per annum
Farrer Barnes is delighted to be partnering with an education trust to recruit an exceptional Chief Finance & Operations Officer, a pivotal executive leadership role...

Finance Manager

Surrey
£50000 - £60000 per annum
Farrer Barnes is pleased to be supporting a leading independent school in the search for a Finance Manager. This is a wide-ranging and pivotal role...

School Financial Controller

London
£50000 - £60000 per annum
My client is a School based in the central London 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