Finance Foundations for School Leaders
Nailing the Day-to-Day Financials
SEMINAR BRIEF
This session is ideal for SBMs looking to strengthen their understanding of day-to-day financial operations. From budget management to financial reporting, we'll cover the essentials to help you stay compliant, efficient and accurate in your school's financial systems. Walk away with the confidence to manage your school's finances with ease.
IN THIS SEMINAR WE EXPLORE
Core principles of school budgeting and financial planning.
Tips for managing funds effectively in tight fiscal environments.
Guidelines for maintaining financial transparency with stakeholders.
Methods to track and report financial performance accurately.
Approaches to optimise spending without compromising school goals.
TAKE HOME POINTS
Core financial management skills, compliance tips, budgeting and reporting essentials.
THIS SESSION IS FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS LEADERS WHO
Are new to managing school finances and want to build confidence and competence in financial operations.
Lisa Murphy
about the speaker
Lisa has a background in finances going from working in a bank, to training consultant designing financial courses, to a qualified bookkeeper to working in school finances for 18 years. Her current role is a school business leader in a large primary school in an outer London Borough. Lissa has seen the impact that austerity measures, covid and everything in between has had on school finances.
Lisa is a football fan and season ticket holder with Crystal Palace and plays walking football with their foundation. She also enjoys participating in marathon walks, completing five to date.