School Finance Business Leader (Bursar) - Small Multi Academy Trust , Herefordshire

Up to £51,000 pa + bens - Flexi working

We are seeking to hire an experienced finance professional or a school bursar for a multi academy school trust based near Hereford. The role is initially a contract to permanent role.

The overall purpose of the job is:

Financial Resource Management/Administration Management/ Human Resource Management/ Facilities and Property Management/Health and Safety Management of the School

Responsibilities within the role:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Strategic leadership and management of academy finance, HR, property management, health and safety management and other specific projects, areas and activities, as deployed by the Headteacher.
• Carry out a range of complex, sensitive and confidential duties
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders using good interpersonal skills in order to obtain and present information, provide advice and carry out duties in relation to all school business matters.
• Negotiate and influence strategic decision making with the school’s Senior Leadership Team
• Take delegated responsibility for Financial and other decisions
• Provide accurate analysis of the school budget, identifying trends and potential over/under-spends and provide detailed reports to the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and the governing body on a monthly basis.
• Lead and manage selected support staff alongside the Assistant Business Manager
• Develop, manage and monitor Business Development Plans.
• Provide clear information, advice and recommendations to the Headteacher and Trustees, regarding the strategic development of support services, the use of assets and the development of activities.
• Ensure that the Academy makes the best possible use of resources through effective planning, considering all financial and resource management implications.
• Contribute to the strategic and operational development of the Academy.
• Lead, line-manage and support all business and support functions at the Academy.
• Monitor and evaluate progress against agreed objectives and targets, taking any additional action as may be agreed to be necessary.
• Ensure that the impact of astute business development, a focused financial strategy and strong overall management directly affects educational outcomes for pupils at the Academy.
• Ensure that all returns to the DfE, ESFA, Trust, Local Authority and any other relevant body are carried out within predetermined deadlines.
• Establish credibility whilst managing and maintaining strong working relationships with all partners and stakeholders.
• Represent the Academy at local and national networks.
• Promote and market Academy specific services, seek sponsorship and generate additional income.

Manage the Academy’s front of house service building positive links with the community and responding to correspondence and complaints as required.

If you have suitable experience in finance or within a school bursar’s role and are interested in this role then please do apply with your CV for more information