School Bursar/Business Manager

Nancy Reuben Primary School is a thriving Voluntary Aided orthodox Jewish school with approximately 250 children aged 2-11, situated in Hendon NW4.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly motivated Bursar / School Business Manager to join our team and play a key role in the school's strategic development, financial management and operational leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced School Bursar or finance professional with a strong background in financial management, strategic planning and project delivery. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to ensure the effective management of the school's financial and operational resources and to support its continued development.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the strategic and day-to-day management of the school's financial and business functions, ensuring financial sustainability, operational efficiency and value for money.

Working collaboratively with the Headteacher, governors, staff, parents, contractors and the local authority, the postholder will provide professional advice and contribute to important strategic decisions affecting the future of the school.

Essential Skills, Experience and Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Financial expertise: Significant experience in financial management, budget preparation, monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting, with the ability to ensure effective financial controls and value for money.
• Strategic leadership: The ability to contribute to the school's strategic vision, long-term financial sustainability and development, providing sound professional advice to the Headteacher and Governing Body.
• School finance knowledge: A sound understanding of school funding, maintained-school financial regulations, local authority procedures and Department for Education guidance, including the Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS).
• Project management: Excellent project management skills, with experience in managing premises, maintenance, procurement, contractors and building improvement projects.
• Governance and compliance: An understanding of school governance, financial accountability, risk management and statutory compliance, including the particular responsibilities of a Voluntary Aided school.
• Operational management: The ability to oversee administrative, HR, payroll and operational functions effectively, ensuring that the school runs efficiently.
• Communication and relationship management: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and present financial information clearly.
• IT and analytical skills: Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems, together with the ability to analyse information and produce accurate management reports.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, commercially aware, solutions-focused and able to demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and capable professional to make a meaningful contribution to the strategic direction and continued success of our school.