Senior Business Manager
Posted 5 days ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The Senior Business Manager role involves overseeing financial operations within a school, requiring expertise in school accounts and budget management. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and is initially temporary with the potential for permanence. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage school accounts and financial operations.
- Set and monitor school budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Interpret financial data and provide insights for decision-making.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Utilize Xero and other school finance systems effectively.
- Prioritize and manage workload to meet deadlines.
Key Skills:
- Knowledge/experience in maintained schools and school accounts.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with budget setting and monitoring.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in IT and Excel.
- Financial qualification (CIPFA/AAT) or studying towards one (desirable).
Salary (Rate): £50,000 yearly
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
This school is recruiting for a Senior Business Manager.
The client is offering hybrid working
The role is temporary-permanent; however, they would consider someone on a pure temporary basis.
Great team working environment
Person Specification Essential: Knowledge/experience of working in maintained schools, and understanding 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 learnerDesirable: Financial qualification (CIPFA/AAT) or studying towards one
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