School Business Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced high-calibreSchool Business Manager (SBM) toprovide financial leadership for a highly regarded secondary school inRochester. You will have operationaland strategic responsibility for financial management, human resources, estatemanagement, health and safety, and administrative systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a confidential and professional financialservice preparing monthly reports, action plans, and accounts to theHeadteacher and Governors.
• Ensure that all financial reports are completedto a high standard for all auditing purposes and for LA/DfE/Gov returns.
• Workwith external service provider on monthly payroll routines to ensure paymentsare accurate.
• Oversee the Purchase Ledger function ensuringall suppliers invoices are paid in a timely manner.
• Manage external lettings, liaising withexternal companies seeking to utilise our facilities. Ensure sales invoices aresent and paid in a timely manner.
• Scrutinisepremises, catering, and ICT budgets to ensure best value practices throughrobust contract and SLA management.
• Providestrategic oversight on large capital projects and planned maintenance programmes.

• Proactivelyidentify and secure additional income streams, including grant fundingbids and encouraging facility lettings by the local community.

• Line-managethe Premises Manager and team to deliver the required maintenance, health and safety, and securityof our school buildings, facilities and site.

Person Specification

EssentialSkills

• Excellentmathematical/accounting skills with experience as a School Business Manager orSenior Finance Lead ideally within a secondary school or multi-academy trust(MAT) setting.
• Abilityto work independently under time pressure, make decisions, and show initiativewhen problem solving.
• Experienceof managing staff.
• Experienceof lettings management, risk assessments, etc.
• Knowledgeof Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
• Experienceof maintaining accurate and up-to-date administration, reports and records.

• Flexibility, resilience,adaptability and commitment to work as part of a team.
• Excellent timemanagement and organisational skills.

DesirableSkills:

• Proficiencywith school financial and budgeting software and Management InformationSystems, ideally with FMS, Access Education, and SIMS.

• Experienceof generating income through letting of facilities.
• Relevantmanagerial and operational qualifications.

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