Schools Finance Support Manager

SMarTRE Tools; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector seeks a Schools Finance Support Manager for a 3-month interim position. The role requires financial oversight for schools, developing strategies to manage deficits and ensure sound financial planning. Candidates should possess solid experience with the Dedicated Schools Grant and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with Dedicated Schools Grant - Schools Block required.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting for School Forum.
• Able to develop new monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage school finances and oversee financial operations.
• Provide financial insights into schools and support efficiency planning.
• Engage with stakeholders regarding financial strategies.

Skills

Financial oversight

Reporting

Communication

Analysis

Education

Financial qualification or degree

Job description

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I am working on behalf of a local authority client of mine who are looking to bring some interim finance support into this school's finance team.

Interim Finance Schools Support Manager

Southeast

3 month rolling contract

Hybrid working pattern

Rate: Negotiable P/D umbrella

I am working on behalf of a local authority client of mine who are looking to bring some interim finance support into this school's finance team.

This role will work closely with the Group Manager of Education and the Assistant Director of Children's Finance to oversee the schools finance team, ensuring the accurate and efficient management of school finances and develop support strategies to reduce future deficit trajectory of school's balances.

In addition to maintaining financial operations, the postholder will contribute to strategic financial planning, offering advisory support for school efficiency planning and financial processes related to school closures as part of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). The role requires regular engagement with key stakeholders across the local authority, providing comprehensive financial insights into schools and analysing their medium-term financial plans.

What The Client Is Looking For

• We are looking for a skilled, experienced, and enthusiastic professional to provide financial oversight for all schools.
• This individual will also develop new systems for monitoring financial management within the sector.
• To succeed in this role, candidates should have a strong understanding of the Dedicated Schools Grant - Schools Block and, ideally, experience in preparing financial reports for Schools Forum and governing boards.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the ability to research, analyse, interpret, and evaluate complex financial and business-related information.
• The successful candidate will support services with financial advice, offering a comprehensive view of budget pressures, particularly those affecting schools with falling rolls and significant financial challenges.
  
  

If you are interested in this role, please call Kate on 0115 666 6399 or

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Education

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