School Business Manager

Qualifications ESSENTIAL Proven desire to work towards a suitable qualification, (eg. CSMB) DESIREABLE Certificate School Business Manager (CSBM) Level 4 or similar Professional financial management qualification Experience ESSENTIAL Highly developed skills in use of ICT to prepare, analyse and present management information to assist effective decision making 2/3 years’ experience of team management/supervision Previous experience of dealing and maintaining Health and Safety within an Academy environment Previous project management experience DESIREABLE Experience of adherence to the financial expectations and obligations within an Academy school/Trust, including managing budgets Risks assessment experience/qualification Senior financial position in an organisation of a similar size Experience of education systems e.g. SIMS Knowledge and Skills ESSENTIAL Highly developed oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in a way which meets the needs of diverse audiences Ability to analyse complex data Proven ability to deal with a range of sensitive issues Proven ability to develop, implement and update systems Proven ability to identify, mitigate and manage risk, including working with the relevant insurance bodies Ability to work as a member of the team and actively promote teamwork Ability to act professionally and facilitate the resolution of any problems including workplace conflict and make the appropriate decisions Excellent IT skills Ability to work to deadlines Personal Qualities ESSENTIAL Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with a variety of people at all levels in a courteous and professional manner Calmness under pressure Resilience, commitment and confidence Honesty, integrity, confidentiality, a sense of humour Strong personal commitment to working in the Education sector