Jane Sulley

I have worked at Redmoor Academy for the last 15 years, the last 10 of those years was as the
School Business Manager and I joined the schools Senior Leadership Team. In this role I was
responsible for the management of Finance, HR, Premises, Network Services, Catering and
Administration teams, alongside my responsibilities for GDPR compliance and First Aid. I have a
sound knowledge of the complexity of self-management, leadership skills, facilities management,
risk assessments, health and safety compliance, financial organisation and all other aspects to
ensure a business is managed effectively and efficiently. My skills and knowledge have helped
steer the organisation through challenging times, especially the Covid 19 crisis. During periods of
significant change, I provided a trustworthy, experienced and consistent source of support to the
Senior Leadership Team and staff, making a valued and positive impact across all areas
encompassed by my multi-faceted role.
Previously, I successfully managed my own sales ledger team at PC World Business Direct. I was
responsible for a 10-strong team of credit controllers, whose primary task was to ensure that debt
was kept under tight control. The team had both experienced and inexperienced staff who needed
to be mentored and coached to ensure we were successful in meeting our targets.
I have a high level of ICT skills, am fully conversant with a range of packages including Microsoft
office and I have used a variety of in-house systems. I have excellent reporting and data handling
skills, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, excellent organisational and
communication skills and I have the ability to think strategically to resolve issues and improve
working practices.
Between 2002 and 2009 I had a career break to raise my family and I did various part-time jobs
until I resumed working full time.

WORK HISTORY 

Business Manager | Redmoor Academy Hinckley, Leicestershire, September 2010 - July 2025 

● Accounts and Finance, responsibility for setting the school budget, 3-5 year budget planning, preparing management accounts, VAT returns, cash flow, month end processing, accounts and bank account reconciliations, processing payments, preparation for audit, filing statutory returns. I worked very closely with both our internal and external auditors. Ensuring all accounting standards were met in accordance with the Department for Education's Academy Trust Handbook. 

● Human resources and payroll, leading all staff personnel issues in accordance with policies and procedures including meeting the safer recruitment guidelines, managing payroll to meet pay and conditions legislation and guidelines. Recruitment, attendance management, appraisal meetings, disciplinaries, induction and staff training, leaver exit interviews. I am Mental Health First Aid qualified. 

● Facilities management, assume responsibility for strategic leadership of the premises services team, network IT team, catering services, administration services, GDPR compliance and finance team. Responsibility for procurement and contract negotiations. Contract management and managing contractors whilst on the school site. Risk assessments and risk register management. 

● Resource management, responsibility for strategic financial planning, annual and five yearly budget planning, ensuring the school had all the necessary resources. Policy updates and compliance. Procurement planning and negotiation of new and existing contracts. Ensuring the school had adequate insurance cover. 

Customer Service | Hinckley Job Centre Hinckley, Leicestershire, October 2009-September 2010 

● Meeting customers to discuss their job searches 

● Ensuring customers had met the requirements of the job centre policies to aid benefit claims 

Sales Administrator | Burbage Ironcraft Hinckley, Leicestershire, April 2009-October 2009 

● Managed client database to ensure accurate record-keeping. 

● Issuing invoices to clients. 

● Liaising with the factory regarding customer orders. 

● Liaising with suppliers regarding deliveries. 

Senior credit controller / Team Leader | P C World Business Direct Bury, Lancashire. June 1998-January 2002 

● Manage a team of 8 credit controllers for the Midlands area. 

● Ensuring all debtors were contacted and paid in a timely manner. 

● Handled sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality for client trust retention. 

● Facilitated resolution of complex disputes, fostering positive business relationships. 

● Provided training to junior staff, promoting a high-performance work environment. 

Management Clerk | Tibbett & Britten Middleton, Manchester, October 1990-December 1997 

● Handled telephone calls professionally, resulting in positive customer feedback. 

● Updated company databases regularly for accurate record-keeping. 

● Preparation and processing of payroll. 

Claims Clerk | Legal & General Manchester, Lancashire, March 1988-September 1990 

● Reviewed policy details, contributing to the accuracy of claim decisions. 

● Liaised with the legal department for complex cases, ensuring accurate interpretation of policies. 

● Conducted thorough research for accurate claim validation. 

● Appointed and worked with Loss Adjusters where necessary. 

Insurance Clerk | Frizzell Bolton Corder Manchester, Lancashire, December 1986-March 1988 

● Quotations for personal car and home insurance. 

● Updated database regularly for accurate record keeping. 

Qualifications Diploma in School Financial and Operational Leadership (Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy) 

It is broadly equivalent to a level seven (postgraduate) qualification in terms of complexity. It is designed to equip business professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in financial management. Key aspects include: ● financial management and reporting ● the education funding environment ● writing business cases and taking investment decisions ● governance, accountability and assurance ● procurement and contract management ● liaising with, and providing information to, internal and external auditors 

Certificate in Financial Reporting for Academies (Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy) 

This focused on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to prepare statutory financial statements, in this instance for academies. 

Diploma of School Business Management National College for Teaching & Leadership 

Certificate of School Business Management National College for Teaching & Leadership 

Advanced Level Business & Administration CFA Business Skills at Work 

Education summary Cardinal Langley School, Manchester

Nine GCSEs / O Levels