SBM/CFO

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL

• Proven desire to work towards a suitable qualification, (eg. CSMB)

DESIREABLE

• Certificate School Business Manager (CSBM) Level 4 or similar
• Professional financial management qualification

Experience

ESSENTIAL

• Highly developed skills in use of ICT to prepare, analyse and present management information to assist effective decision making
• 2/3 years’ experience of team management/supervision
• Previous experience of dealing and maintaining Health and Safety within an Academy environment
• Previous project management experience

DESIREABLE

• Experience of adherence to the financial expectations and obligations within an Academy school/Trust, including managing budgets
• Risks assessment experience/qualification
• Senior financial position in an organisation of a similar size
• Experience of education systems e.g. SIMS

Knowledge and Skills

ESSENTIAL

• Highly developed oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in a way which meets the needs of diverse audiences
• Ability to analyse complex data
• Proven ability to deal with a range of sensitive issues
• Proven ability to develop, implement and update systems
• Proven ability to identify, mitigate and manage risk, including working with the relevant insurance bodies
• Ability to work as a member of the team and actively promote teamwork
• Ability to act professionally and facilitate the resolution of any problems including workplace conflict and make the appropriate decisions
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work to deadlines

Personal Qualities

ESSENTIAL

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with a variety of people at all levels in a courteous and professional manner
• Calmness under pressure
• Resilience, commitment and confidence
• Honesty, integrity, confidentiality, a sense of humour
• Strong personal commitment to working in the Education sector