About this role
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
Proven desire to work towards a suitable qualification, (eg. CSMB) DESIREABLE
Certificate School Business Manager (CSBM) Level 4 or similarProfessional financial management qualification
Experience
ESSENTIAL
Highly developed skills in use of ICT to prepare, analyse and present management information to assist effective decision making2/3 years’ experience of team management/supervisionPrevious experience of dealing and maintaining Health and Safety within an Academy environmentPrevious project management experience DESIREABLE
Experience of adherence to the financial expectations and obligations within an Academy school/Trust, including managing budgetsRisks assessment experience/qualificationSenior financial position in an organisation of a similar sizeExperience 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 audiencesAbility to analyse complex dataProven ability to deal with a range of sensitive issuesProven ability to develop, implement and update systemsProven ability to identify, mitigate and manage risk, including working with the relevant insurance bodiesAbility to work as a member of the team and actively promote teamworkAbility to act professionally and facilitate the resolution of any problems including workplace conflict and make the appropriate decisionsExcellent IT skillsAbility 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 mannerCalmness under pressureResilience, commitment and confidenceHonesty, integrity, confidentiality, a sense of humourStrong personal commitment to working in the Education sector