Part-Time School Finance & Operations Lead (Hybrid)

LTS Resourcing; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

LTS Resourcing is partnering with a Northampton primary school to recruit a School Finance Business Manager. The role is 24 hours per week with hybrid working, overseeing financial, operational and business functions and reporting to the Headteacher and Governing Board.

Experience in school finance is beneficial, though candidates from commercial finance and operations backgrounds will be considered. The post offers flexible hours and home-working opportunities where feasible.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Experience managing or improving business processes.
• Understanding HR, payroll, procurement and compliance is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, annual budgets, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Oversee year-end accounts, audits and statutory financial returns.
• Provide financial and business advice to the Headteacher and Governing Board.
• Manage procurement, supplier relationships and contracts.
• Oversee HR administration, payroll and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, governance and statutory requirements.
• Review and improve business systems, processes and operational efficiency.
• Support the effective running of the school's administration and business functions.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

AAT / CSBM / DSBM advantageous

Job description

LTS Resourcing is partnering with a Northampton primary school to recruit a School Finance Business Manager. The role is 24 hours per week with hybrid working, overseeing financial, operational and business functions and reporting to the Headteacher and Governing Board.

Experience in school finance is beneficial, though candidates from commercial finance and operations backgrounds will be considered. The post offers flexible hours and home-working opportunities where feasible.