Finance & Operations Manager

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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days

St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex TN38 9LF, England

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A leading school in East Sussex is looking for a Finance and Operations Manager with a salary of up to £51k.
The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a school or education setting, preferably as a School Bursar or Business Manager.
The role involves overseeing financial operations, preparing monthly management accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial policies.
The candidate should possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with knowledge of academy funding and financial regulations.
This on-site role is based four days a week in a modern school serving over 1500 students.

On site four days a week.
Salary to £51k

A leading school in East Sussex is seeking a dedicated and proactive Finance and Operations Manager to join its dynamic team. Based in a coastal town, this school serves over 1500 students in a modern, state-of-the-art building. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the school’s educational aims by overseeing financial operations, contributing to strategic decision-making, and leading the finance team to ensure financial efficiency and accountability.This role is based on site 4 days a week, and the ideal candidate is a current School Bursar, School Business Manager or equivalent- School/ Education experience is essential.Key Responsibilities:

Lead the finance function and manage a team, ensuring the efficient processing of accounts, budgets, and financial reports.
Work closely with the Leadership to influence operational and strategic decisions.
Prepare monthly management accounts, monitor budgets, and manage audits.
Oversee payroll management, including pension schemes, and support HR with staff forecasting.
Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Identify financial risks and opportunities to maximize resources and income.

Person Specification:

A background in accounting within an education setting
Previous experience as a School Business Manager or Bursar
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Knowledge of academy funding, financial regulations, and systems.
An analytical mindset and the ability to make strategic decisions based on financial data.

If you are looking for a rewarding role in a thriving school environment and are passionate about supporting educational excellence through effective financial management, we would love to hear from you!

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