Finance Business Manager

Pinkwell Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced individual to support with both strategic and operational financial responsibilities. The successful candidate will work as a leader within the administration team of the school and therefore flexible working is essential for the role.

This role is an exciting opportunity where the individual will be working within a growing collaborative approach to academy business and operations, working with colleagues in HR and Facilities Management as well as with Directors from The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust.

This post would be suitable for someone who has proven experience as a Business Manager within the education sector or either a qualified or trainee accountant within the public sector. Additionally, someone who can support and develop staff across the school and encourage new ways of working. 

The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to assume full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school’s budgets and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

We are looking for someone who:  

• is an outstanding practitioner who can raise standards, with proven experience in school finance and business or as a qualified/trainee accountant;  
• is an outstanding team player and is emotionally intelligent  
• has the ability to work as part of a forward-looking team;  
• supports the ethos of our trust and the vision for each school. 

The role is 36 hours per week, 42 weeks per year on a permanent basis.

If you think that you are the right candidate for this exceptional role, then please read on to find out more about our school and how to apply for the position.