Business Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


New Zealand Madison Recruitment Full time

**Who are we?**:

- The New Zealand Centre for Gifted Education is a not-for-profit organisation that provides nationwide support for gifted children aged 2-13. We are the only organisation in New Zealand to do this. Over the last 25 years, we’ve nurtured the talents of thousands of gifted children, and given expert support to their parents and teachers._
- Around 47,000 primary school aged students in Aotearoa - of all ethnicities, genders, and socio-economic backgrounds - were born with brains wired to learn faster, retain more, and think more deeply than other kids. Whether their gifts are intellectual, creative, social, or cultural, research shows that they are our future scientists, technologists, artists, and entrepreneurs._
- The New Zealand Centre for Gifted Education is committed to providing evidence-based programmes that can demonstrate their positive impact for gifted children._

**About the role**:
We are looking for a confident, tech-savvy, and execution-focused Business Operations Manager to ensure the smooth running of the office at the New Zealand Centre for Gifted Education. Reporting directly to the CEO you will be managing the Systems Administrator and Accounts Support person. Strong financial experience (including with Xero) and preferably experience with Salesforce and other customer management systems would be highly regarded in this role.

**Start Date**:Mid-May to Early June

**About you**:

- Execution and outcome focused
- Someone confident who can take initiative
- Attention to detail, especially around financial data, and management
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Ability to lead and manage others to ensure outcomes
- Resilient and able to work and maintain calm under pressure
- Flexible and open to change and challenge
- Coming from an educational of not-for-profit background would be beneficial but is not necessary

**Key responsibilities**:

- Take ownership of the Financial Management of the business
- Month end reporting to CEO and Board, invoicing, ensuring all contracts have been processed
- Prior experience with Xero is key for this role as you will be someone who can flag any important inconsistencies
- Keep the CEO briefed on issues potentially impacting on the organisation’s financial health
- Highlight opportunities for savings or increased revenue for the business
- Undertaking business analysis as directed
- Championing IT systems and developing integration between software such as Xero, Hero, and Salesforce
- Analyse the organisation’s evolving needs, scan options externally and liaise with potential suppliers to recommend system improvements as required
- Troubleshoot information technology issues arising for staff from time to time, including accessing external support as required
- Work on an ongoing basis with IT providers to bring down technology costs and secure added benefits

**Skills**:

- Management experience in a finance role
- Commercial awareness and acumen
- Good book-keeping skills
- Strong experience in key IT systems including Xero, Salesforce, Google Workspace
- Understanding of core business processes
- High-level organisational and project management skills
- Effective communication skills

**Reference**:136819


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