School Finance Advisor

Sellick Partnership; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership are working with a local authority for this 6-month interim opportunity as a School Finance Advisor. The role is primarily office-based, with travel to schools to provide onsite financial support across Leicestershire.

You will advise on budgeting, forecasting, reporting and statutory compliance, supporting school leaders and business managers to maintain strong financial controls and drive the service's continued growth.

Qualifications

• Finance qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 4 with bookkeeping/financial management experience.
• Experience of school finance, including budget management and financial software.
• Diploma in School Business Management would be advantageous.
• Strong IT skills with spreadsheets, databases and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing financial advice to schools and academies on budgeting and financial management.
• Preparing budgets, monitoring expenditure, and producing financial reports and forecasts.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting statutory returns compliance.
• Building relationships to promote best practice and deliver a high-quality service.
• Identifying opportunities to promote the service and contribute to growth.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 4 equivalent

Diploma in School Business Management (advantageous)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Reporting systems

Financial software

Job description

Role Title: School Finance Advisor
Salary: £18 per hour to £22 per hour inside IR35
Location: Leicestershire

Contract: 6-month interim assignment
Working Arrangements: Primarily office-based, with travel to schools to provide onsite financial support

About the Role

Sellick Partnership are working with a local authority for this exciting opportunity as a School Finance Advisor. The successful candidate will join an established financial support service, working with schools and academies across Leicestershire to provide advice on budgeting, financial management, forecasting and statutory compliance.

The role will involve supporting school leaders and business managers with financial planning and reporting, helping them make informed decisions and maintain effective financial controls. There will also be a commercial focus, with opportunities to develop customer relationships, promote the service and support its continued growth.

The responsibilities of the School Finance Advisor will be:

• Providing financial advice to schools and academies on budgeting, accounting procedures and financial management systems.
• Preparing budgets, monitoring expenditure, producing financial reports and developing forecasts to support effective financial planning.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the completion of statutory returns in line with relevant regulations.
• Building relationships with school leaders and colleagues to promote financial best practice and deliver a high-quality service.
• Identifying opportunities to promote the service, attract new customers and contribute to its commercial growth.

The ideal candidate for the School Finance Advisor role will have:

• A finance qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 4, with proven bookkeeping, accounting or financial management experience.
• Experience of school finance, including budget management and financial software.
• A Diploma in School Business Management would be advantageous.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using spreadsheets, databases and reporting systems to analyse financial information and prepare forecasts.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and develop practical solutions.

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