School Business Manager

Are you a School Business Manager wanting to work in the heart of North London where you will be situated close to many easy transport links in and out of London and an opportunity of working in a primary school which is dedicated to the safeguarding and the promoting of equal values? If both answers are 'yes', then do not miss out on this fantastic Randstad Education is offering.

A school Business Manager has the dynamic and essential role of providing high quality financial support and leadership on all financial matters.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and management:

• To take the lead, and manage the school's financial and contractual systems.
• Provision of management information to the Senior Management team and the Governing Body using the systems such as, SIMS.

Strategy:

• Develop systems for delegation of work, target-setting and monitoring of outcomes within the context of school Finance Service.
• Negotiate and influence strategic final decision making within the school's Senior Leadership Team.
• Maintain a strategic financial plan that will indicate the trends and requirements of the school development plan and will assist the forecast of future year budgets.
• Identify additional finance and investments, appropriate for the school, taking account of risks and suitable providers.

Statutory requirements and reporting:

• Complete appropriate returns of information, to statutory bodies such as, EFA and DFE and receipt and processing of information returned from these statutory bodies.
• Manage the preparation of the annual budget.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports for Governors.
• Be responsible for the management of the school budget. This is critical to the success and viability of the school.

Systems and software:

• To manage and review all current financial software and recommend alternatives where appropriate. Moreover, to implement training for any new financial software that is introduced.
• Create and maintain databases, spread sheets and operate systems at the school such as SIMS, FMS6 Module Systems and have an overview of the school's Finance and information systems.

Contracts

• To maintain an overview of all school contracts and to manage the smooth renewal of these contracts.
• Identify the types of skills, knowledge, experience and systems required to undertake existing and future planned activities.

Lettings-ASBM working with Premises:

• Oversee the promotion of the use of school premises, buildings, grounds and facilities with a view to generating income.

The successful candidate will…

• Have at least three years experience working in a busy school office.
• Excellent knowledge of ICT including SIMS, FMS, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Sound knowledge of required reports for LA, CFR, DFE and Governors.
• Have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, whilst demonstrating a flexible approach.
• Ability to work under pressure, role model resilience and ensure that deadlines are met.
• Have a commitment to fulfilling the school's strategic intentions and sustaining excellent.

Did you know that Randstad Education is one of the leading education recruitment agencies within London? We offer competitive rates, and provide outstanding service. If you are interested in this role, then please apply online now.

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and require all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We look forward to hearing from you.