School Finance Business Manager

Michael Page; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-maintained special school is seeking a School Finance Business Manager to oversee finance, HR, marketing, and estate management services. This role involves strategic financial management, compliance reporting, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure sustainable operations, with a salary of £80,000 to £85,000.

Benefits

Pension: Aviva Stakeholder Pension, matched contributions

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site parking

Free lunches

Free flu jabs

Employee Assistance Programme

Sick pay

Good transport links

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Finance team.
• Relevant experience managing HR, IT, and non-finance teams.
• Experience in charity and education environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial procedures and systems with SMT and Trustees.
• Line manage the Central Services team.
• Prepare and submit budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Project Management

Change Management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant

Job description

Leading non-maintained special school assisting pupils with language and speech therapy is looking to recruit a School Finance Business Manager on a permanent basis.

Client Details

The successful applicant will have responsibility for the Central Services team, comprising: Finance, HR & Payroll, Estate Management (Maintenance, Catering, and Housekeeping Services), IT, Administration, Marketing, and Fundraising.

Description

You will be responsible for providing direction and leadership across all aspects of budget, finance, strategy, property, and governance. You will lead on the effective use of financial procedures and systems in cooperation with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Trustees/Governors.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Leading relationships and contracts with Local Authorities.
2. Line managing the Central Services team, ensuring effective delivery in Finance, Estate Management, HR, Admin, Payroll, Marketing & Fundraising.
3. Preparing and submitting annual workforce plans, budgets, and forecasts to Trustees in a timely manner.
4. Providing expertise in long-term financial management.
5. Ensuring compliance with Charity Commission reporting requirements.
6. Monitoring student numbers and trends, updating forecasts regularly.
7. Reporting actual and forecast financial results and cash flows monthly to the Principal and SMT.
8. Liaising with the Finance team and auditors for the annual report and accounts preparation.
9. Preparing Capital bids for Trustees.
10. Supporting staff with budgets through reports, advice, and information.
11. Reviewing and authorising all payments.
12. Submitting Local Authority procurement registrations and applications when required.
13. Reviewing and signing contracts with Local Authorities regarding student placements.
14. Maintaining risk management processes and reporting for Trustees.
15. Monitoring VAT registration and direct taxation effects due to growth.
16. Ensuring proper administration of the three pension schemes.
17. Collaborating with the Director of the Research & Training Institute on outreach and contractual matters.
18. Attending Trustee and Governor board and committee meetings.

Profile

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant
• Experience leading a Finance team
• Relevant experience in areas related to this role
• Experience managing HR, IT, and other non-finance teams
• Experience managing change
• Experience working in a Charity environment
• Experience managing complex projects within strict budgets
• Experience within an Education environment

Job Offer

• Salary: £80,000 - £85,000
• Pension: Aviva Stakeholder Pension, with employee contributions matched up to 10%
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-site parking
• Free lunches
• Free flu jabs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay
• Good transport links