Business Manager and Finance Officer with extensive experience in financial oversight, budget creation, and administrative management. Skilled in managing school operations, coordinating resources, and providing strategic advice on financial decisions. Known for strong analytical thinking and effective stakeholder relationship management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
Newborough East Primary School
01.2019 - Current
Deliver School Services
Manage the design and production of school publications and documents
Finance
Manage and direct the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial statements and contribute to the financial decision making of the school.
Prepare funding submissions for the leadership team and school council.
Direct the accounting processes of the school and ensure that all funds, including school investments, are effectively accounted for according to Treasury regulations.
Provide advice to staff on spending against budget in respect to faculties, programs and other school projects.
Administer government grants and other school income.
Manage fund raising activities.
Manage and maintain accurate procurement activities
General Administration
Ensure the provision of a range of administrative support functions for the Principal and teaching staff.
Provide administrative support to external service providers as required.
Manage the processing of student admissions, registrations, enrolments and transfers.
Provide required level of administrative support for school events, functions and projects.
Implement induction programs for new staff, volunteers and other workers to the school.
Human Resources
Manage recruitment procedures.
Research, plan and prepare development programs for support staff.
Provide advice to the leadership team on support structures and work practices.
Assist in the development of work practices that ensure appropriate occupational health and safety standards are maintained.
Manage procedures relating to employee relations issues.
Assist in the development of human resource planning.
Process payroll and assist employees with pay enquires
Manage School Resources
Coordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment.
Liaise and negotiate with service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services.
Supervise the delivery of contracted services.
Manage the development and collection of resource material at the school.
Support School Council
Draft reports and make recommendations on operational issues.
Evaluate and report on the operational efficiency of computer systems in production, making recommendations for improvement where appropriate.
Develop techniques and procedures that will affect work practices beyond the work place.
Manage a technical program with a broad scope across the school.
Finance Officer
Department Of Education
03.2006 - 01.2019
• Facilitate financial data entry into Oracle
• Maintenance of accurate data, records, databases and information management systems
• Proven ability to work independently to ensure accurate processing of invoices and preparation of accrual journals to capture incurred costs.
• Monitor and reconcile finance reports
• Ensure financial activities are compliant with Department's financial policies, procedures and activities.
• Ensure financial activities are compliant with legislative requirements.
• Answer payment inquiries from external suppliers.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.
Provide advice to staff and management on procurement processes
Education
Certificate III - Business Administration
Administration Traineeship
Department Of Sustainability And Environment
2004
Skills
Financial Management
Budget Creation and Reporting
Business Administration
Process Improvement
Operations Management
Financial Administration
Payroll Management
Human Resources Management
Policy Implementation
Finance and Accounting System Management
Procurement and Grant Management
Timeline
Business Manager
Newborough East Primary School
01.2019 - Current
Finance Officer
Department Of Education
03.2006 - 01.2019
Certificate III - Business Administration
Administration Traineeship
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