School Business Manager

Meridian Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Primary School in Greater London is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to oversee financial planning, budgeting, HR processes and premises management across two busy sites.

You will lead on financial software (FMS) and Excel, ensure compliance with public sector requirements, and collaborate with school leaders to optimise resources in support of teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and operational leadership in educational/public/multi-site settings.
• Qualified in School Business Management or equivalent, or willing to pursue.
• Strong knowledge of HR procedures, premises management, and Health & Safety legislation.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills; manage priorities across two school sites.
• Proficiency in financial software (FMS) and Microsoft Excel.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Operational leadership

HR procedures

Premises management

Health & Safety legislation

Organisational skills

Multi-site management

Education

School Business Management qualification or equivalent

Tools

FMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and operational leadership (ideally within an educational setting, public sector, or multi-site organisation)

• Hold a recognised School Business Management qualification (e.g., CSBM, DSBM, Level 4/5 Diploma in School Business Management) or equivalent accountancy/business qualification, or have a willingness to work towards one

• Strong knowledge of HR procedures, premises management, and Health & Safety legislation

• Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across two busy school sites

• High-level proficiency in financial software (FMS) and Microsoft Excel