SEN Finance & Data Lead for Education Budgets

5 Star Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Finance Officer to manage overall financial resources for SEND, including transport budgets and recoupment. The role involves data reporting for statutory returns, liaising with schools and parents on free school meals, and ensuring timely budget allocations.

The post emphasizes strong numeracy, data handling, and collaboration with LA maintained schools and academies.

Qualifications

• Must have a high level of numeracy and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal professionally with internal clients, schools and academies.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Input data accurately into the team and produce reports.
• Conduct data maintenance and analysis using spreadsheets.
• Determine high needs budget allocations using EHCP data and adjust as pupils move.
• Lead responsibility for SEND Recoupment between LAs for Looked After Children and for schools purchasing the service.
• Meet with Headteachers and SENCOs; provide training on budget allocation.
• Verify and process contingency claims; monitor budgets and forecasts; respond to queries.

Skills

Numeracy

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Fusion

Word

Outlook

Job description

5 Star Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Finance Officer to manage overall financial resources for SEND, including transport budgets and recoupment. The role involves data reporting for statutory returns, liaising with schools and parents on free school meals, and ensuring timely budget allocations.

The post emphasizes strong numeracy, data handling, and collaboration with LA maintained schools and academies.