Part-Time School Finance & Operations Manager

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; On-site; GBP 29,337 - 35,856; Part time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council in Chichester is seeking a part-time School Business Manager to provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to Eastergate CE Primary School. The role involves managing finance systems, budget planning, and reporting to the Headteacher and Governing Body.

The successful candidate will oversee multi-year forecasts, ensure SFVS compliance, and support HR activities including recruitment and payroll updates.

Qualifications

• Experience in using finance software.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and database management.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Contribute to the school’s aims and ethos.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school’s finance system (Bromcom).
• Strategic budget planning with the Headteacher and Governors to use resources effectively.
• Preparing, maintaining and monitoring the school budget.
• Forecasting across more than one financial year.
• Producing and presenting statements and reports for the Headteacher and Finance Committee.
• Ensuring efficient administrative arrangements for financial matters.
• Ensuring compliance with SFVS controls.
• Supporting HR activities including recruitment, induction, payroll changes and staff records.

Skills

Finance management

Budget planning

HR support

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Administrative skills

Tools

Bromcom

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

West Sussex County Council in Chichester is seeking a part-time School Business Manager to provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to Eastergate CE Primary School. The role involves managing finance systems, budget planning, and reporting to the Headteacher and Governing Body.

The successful candidate will oversee multi-year forecasts, ensure SFVS compliance, and support HR activities including recruitment and payroll updates.