Business manager

Overview Position: Academy Business Manager Start Date: 5 January 2026 Daily Rate (DOE & payroll provider): £175-£214.21 Qualifications / Training Essential Accounting qualification OR business/finance management qualification OR NVQ 3/equivalent (e.g., ILM First Line Management) OR relevant experience GCSE Maths & English (C or above/equivalent) Desirable NVQ 4/equivalent (e.g., ILM Skills for Middle Leaders) Knowledge Essential Excellent numeracy/literacy Effective ICT and equipment use Knowledge of relevant policies/codes/legislation Strong ICT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook; data manipulation Ability to manage payroll systems (e.g., Payroll Provider) Desirable Experience using finance systems (e.g., Access Finance) Experience Essential Finance work in a school/academy Finance/HR support in education Understanding SCR requirements Knowledge of DBS/safeguarding employment checks Health & Safety experience in a school/academy Physical Skills Excellent keyboard skills/high-volume data input Competencies & Other Skills Relate well to children/adults Effective team working; awareness of school roles/responsibilities Ability to self-evaluate and seek development Key Outcomes / Activities Provide leadership of school financial and administrative operations, supporting organisation, procurement, compliance, H&S, HR, audits and strategic planning. Requires relevant qualification (or working towards), academy finance experience, budget monitoring, and strong IT/supervisory skills. Must build effective relationships and meet strict deadlines. Finance & Administration Management Oversee invoices, income and financial procedures Provide financial planning to Headteacher/SLT/governors Manage bi-monthly payroll Ensure financial systems, school fund and regulatory compliance Lead budget setting/monitoring and provide detailed analysis Manage cash collection, banking and investment recommendations Interpret financial regulations and advise staff Manage internal/external audits and produce reports Attend governing body/committee meetings Lead administrative functions/systems Support facilities, H&S, procurement and compliance Liaise with accountants, payroll and auditors Human Resources Coordinate recruitment, adverts and documentation Maintain the SCR Complete DBS checks and ensure safeguarding compliance Manage HR records, data and confidentiality Administration Manage manual/computerised records Analyse/evaluate data and produce reports Undertake complex IT/word-processing tasks Provide administrative/organisational support Administer procedures and support service systems Complete/submit external forms (e.g., ESFA) Resources Operate equipment/ICT packages Manage stock, cataloguing and audits Provide advice/guidance to staff/pupils/others Research to support decisions Assist with money handling for school activities Manage facilities administration and support budget monitoring Additional Responsibilities Comply with safeguarding, H&S, security, confidentiality and data protection Promote equality and school ethos Work with external agencies Attend meetings/training/performance development Support others using own expertise Other duties as directed by the Headteacher Responsibility for Resources Employees: supervise staff Financial: access confidential data Physical: effective use of resources Clients: provide information; manage complex reception issues Working Conditions Office-based; term-time + 2 weeks Employment Checks Required Right to work in the UK Evidence of essential qualifications Two references Medical fitness Applicable professional registrations DBS safeguarding check #J-18808-Ljbffr