PHIL13
Location
Westminster, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
To advise, implement and support colleagues to ensure the daily operations run effectively and efficiently. The major areas of responsibility are finance, compliance including health and safety, school buildings, ICT support, and administrative services. Attendance at the termly Governors' Finance Buildings and Audit Risk Committee and full Governing Body meetings is required. The School Business Manager is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, involved in shaping strategy and advising on financial implications of decision-making. As such, the successful candidate will report directly to the Headteacher.
Financial duties
Working with governors, the Head and senior staff to advise and lead on financial matters, including budget preparation and forecasting, devising a five-year strategic financial plan, and ensuring decisions are linked to development plans
Working with/liaison with annual external auditors and preparation for statutory financial statements in accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook
Reviewing interim and annual accounts
Presenting financial reports and providing insightful information to aid decision-making
Implementing changes and policies and allocating resources
Preparing for mid-year and annual audits
Maintaining close overview of day-to-day financial operations, including cash flow, invoicing, credit control and payroll
Reviewing and updating the Risk Register and Emergency Action Plans
Managing lettings of school premises to third parties for private income generation
Supporting the Development Officer with the fundraising and income strategy
Ensuring adequate levels of insurances are in place
Liaising with/attendance at meetings of the United Westminster and Grey Coat Foundation; and other relevant financial forums
Compliance and procurement
Annually updating the Financial Procedures document to ensure full compliance with the Academy Handbook
Managing compliance in line with statutory obligations and advising the Head and Senior Leadership Team on legal and regulatory matters
Managing Health & Safety, property and facilities
Producing termly health and safety reports to governors and undertaking RIDDOR assessments
Recruiting and supporting the first aiders and fire marshals,
Ensuring Fire Risk Assessments and Health and Safety audits are undertaken as necessary
Managing the procurement and monitoring of contracts e.g. Catering and Cleaning
Ensuring tendering is taking place and that staff are using the approved DfE platforms major purchases
Maintaining an overview of the school website to ensure statutory requirements are met
Buildings
Overseeing the maintenance and development of the school site
Working with surveyors on CIF and other premises related bids and projects
Monitoring local planning applications which may have an impact on the school and the local environment and highways
Line Management
Line-managing and conducting performance management of finance staff including an ACCA qualified management accountant, premises staff, and fundraising staff
Identifying and monitoring staff development and training of the above
Leading on cyber security and GDPR training
Candidates should ideally have:
A professional accountancy qualification: ACCA and or CIPFA or similar
A relevant degree or equivalent qualification
Proven experience within a public sector or educational organisation
Experience in school improvement and change management, as well as financial management
The ability to work with senior leaders and stakeholders
Excellent time management skills and commercial acumen
A flair for thinking creatively and strategically
A proven track record of effecting positive change while securing the support of stakeholders
A passion to ensure students have access to the best possible educational outcomes
Peter Lycholit Butcher
School Support Manager
1st Floor, 3 More London Riverside, SE1 2RE
020 3926 0303
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
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Salary
£40k - £65k per annum
