School Finance & Operations Lead

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Warwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs) is seeking a School Business Manager to lead financial operations and supporting governance at a primary/secondary school. The post reports to the Headteacher and includes line management of the Finance Assistant.

You will oversee three budgets, manage accounting procedures, prepare estimates and reports for Governors, and support budget setting with proactive financial stewardship. A strong understanding of GDPR and safeguarding is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience managing school or public sector budgets and financial reporting.
• Ability to prepare costings, manage income/expenditure and reports for Governors.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, GDPR and audit processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take lead on developing management information systems and appropriate software.
• Manage three school budgets and oversee accounting functions and year-end closes.
• Prepare annual estimates, monitor budgets and report financial state to Governors.
• Advise on budget setting, monitor spending and provide finance routines.
• Prepare financial returns for the authority and liaise with auditors.
• Oversee procurement, invoicing, payments and reconciling bank accounts.
• Ensure grant applications, gifts and donations are handled appropriately.
• Coordinate health and safety, premises issues and facilities management.
• Manage letting of school premises and liaise with Diocese/LA on major issues.
• Support GDPR compliance, information requests and audits.
• Contribute to safeguarding culture and school-wide communications.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Staff supervision

Education

Degree in Finance/Business Admin or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs) is seeking a School Business Manager to lead financial operations and supporting governance at a primary/secondary school. The post reports to the Headteacher and includes line management of the Finance Assistant.

You will oversee three budgets, manage accounting procedures, prepare estimates and reports for Governors, and support budget setting with proactive financial stewardship. A strong understanding of GDPR and safeguarding is expected.