Finance and Business Manager
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Offer value
High value role due to strategic influence, good salary, and professional development opportunities within a reputable educational setting.
- Strategic role with significant influence on school direction
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Professional development opportunities in education management
- Requires extensive financial and managerial expertise
Pros
- Competitive salary within the education sector range
- High level of responsibility with influence over school operations
- Commitment to staff development and promotion potential
Cons
- High expectations and pressure associated with management roles
- Must adapt to changing educational regulations
- Requires multifaceted skills in finance, HR, and operations
Who it's for
Senior • Full-Time
Good fit
- Experienced finance managers in an educational setting
- Strategic thinkers with leadership aspirations
- Individuals interested in improving educational outcomes
Not recommended for
- Those new to management or finance roles
- Candidates uninterested in educational environments
- Individuals seeking low-responsibility positions
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Finance and Business Manager
Grade: PO7 £47,292 - £50,115 35 hours, all year, permanent
Mulberry school for Girls is a high achieving, over- subscribed and successful girls’ comprehensive school for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is a place where girls’ talents and abilities are nurtured in a safe creative space and where they can develop their ambitions and the power for self-determination.
The Role: The post holder will be responsible for strategic planning in the areas of finance, personnel, premises and health and safety. They will be responsible for the effective deployment and monitoring of the financial and physical (including ICT) resources of Mulberry School for Girls. The role will involve attending, advising and reporting to all finance/premises and personnel committees of Mulberry School for Girls Trust Governing Body, including preparing financial updates and statements, advising governors where appropriate and following up all issues afterwards as agreed.
The successful candidate would ideally have experience in:
• Financial and management accounting
• Managing a school accounting function
• Estate and facilities management
• Managing staff and overseeing an administration function
• Being the nominated Health and Safety responsible person.
This is an exciting time to join the Mulberry Schools Trust. The school is committed to opportunities for staff professional development and there will be opportunities for staff who excel as the Multi Academy Trust family grows.
To request an application pack please contact Runa Hoque via email; rhoque@mulberry.towerhamlets.sch.uk
CV’s will not be accepted Closing date:
Monday 12th February 2018 Interview:
Week commencing Monday 19th February 2018
Informal visits to the school: By appointment
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) with Barred Lists check before employment commences.
