Education Funding & Data Lead - Strategy & Reporting

Navigators; Salford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Salford seeks a Funding & Data Manager to ensure financial sustainability and manage DfE funding streams. The role involves developing data systems, ensuring compliance, and providing actionable insights to leadership. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in finance within the public sector, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant tools. A finance qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in finance/funding within education/public sector.
• Experience with DfE/ESFA systems and compliance.
• Knowledge of ILR processes and ESFA rules.
• Strong data management and reporting background.
• Proficiency in financial software and MIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of DfE grant funding, compliance, and reporting.
• Develop systems for learner data collection, validation, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to DfE funding rules and audit requirements.
• Act as liaison between finance, data, and operations.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Technical

Organisational

Communication

Leadership

Education

Finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent

Tools

DfE portals

MIS

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

An educational organization in Salford seeks a Funding & Data Manager to ensure financial sustainability and manage DfE funding streams. The role involves developing data systems, ensuring compliance, and providing actionable insights to leadership. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in finance within the public sector, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant tools. A finance qualification is desirable.