School Business Manager – Strategic Finance & Operations – Manchester

Marchant Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major academy in Manchester is seeking a highly experienced School Business Manager to lead non-curriculum operations starting January 2026. The role includes managing strategic finance and resources, oversight of HR and site management, and providing strategic direction. Candidates should have proven experience in a school setting and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for further professional development.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Opportunities for further professional qualification funding

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a strategic management role within a school setting (SBM or equivalent).
• Expertise in budget setting, financial planning, and statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of HR management, procurement, and site/facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all non-curriculum operations from January 2026.
• Lead the support staff team and manage strategic finance and resource allocation.
• Oversee HR, site and administration departments.

Skills

Change Management

Cyber Security

Access

Aircraft Operations

Freelancing

Arbitration

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CSBM, DSBM, accounting or HR qualification)

Tools

FMS

SAGE

Job description

School Business Manager Lead Strategic Finance HR and Site Management Manchester

A large successful academy in Manchester is seeking a highly experienced and strategic School Business Manager (SBM) to oversee all non-curriculum operations from January 2026.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a strategic management role within a school setting (SBM or equivalent).
• Expertise in budget setting financial planning and statutory reporting (FMS / SAGE experience).
• Strong knowledge of HR management procurement and site / facilities management.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CSBM DSBM or accounting / HR qualification).

School Information

This is a senior leadership position working directly with the Headteacher and Governors to manage the schools resources strategically. We offer a highly competitive regional salary and a role that provides high autonomy and impact. You will lead the support staff team and have dedicated administrative support for routine tasks allowing you to focus on strategy and compliance.

• Senior Leadership role directing strategic finance and resource allocation
• Highly competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
• Oversight of HR site and administration departments
• Opportunities for further professional qualification funding (e.g. CIMA / CIPD)

Salary

Paid to Regional Leadership Scale (Highly Competitive)

Application

To apply for this School Business Manager position in Manchester please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible.

Key Skills

• Change Management
• Cyber Security
• Access
• Aircraft Operations
• Freelancing
• Arbitration

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1