Senior Business Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a Senior Business Manager to oversee financial operations and budget management. This role offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing for flexibility while ensuring the financial health of the school. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in school finance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in the education sector, where your expertise will help shape the future of students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintained schools and understanding of school accounts.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage school budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Interpret financial data to support decision-making.

Skills

Knowledge of maintained schools

Attention to detail

Budget setting and monitoring

Financial data interpretation

Communication skills

Workload management

Experience with Xero

Strong IT skills

Excel skills

Fast learner

Education

Financial qualification (CIPFA/AAT)

Tools

Xero

School finance systems

Excel

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Senior Business Manager

This school is recruiting for a Senior Business Manager. The client is offering hybrid working arrangements.

The role is temporary-permanent; however, they would consider someone on a purely temporary basis.

Team Environment

Great team working environment.

Person Specification

1. Essential:

• Knowledge/experience of working in maintained schools, and understanding of school accounts.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of school budget setting, budget monitoring, and closure of accounts.
• Ability to interpret financial data/information, apply logic and judgement.
• Good communication skills and ability to establish good working relationships.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Experience of using Xero and school finance systems, strong IT and Excel skills.
• Fast learner.

Desirable:

• Financial qualification (CIPFA/AAT) or studying towards one.

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Reference: 4681760 - Gabrielle Graham