School Financial Adviser for Maintained Schools
About The Position
The School Finance Advisor role is within Leicestershire Traded Services, supporting schools and academies with financial management, budgeting, compliance, and strategic financial planning. The post reports to the Head of Professional & Business Services and is based across County Hall and school locations. The role is responsible for delivering a comprehensive school-based financial management service, helping schools manage their finances effectively while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The post also has a commercial focus, identifying opportunities to grow the service, increase the customer base, sales and revenue.
Requirements
- Finance Qualification Equivalent to NVQ Level 4, Bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Proven significant ICT experience with evidence of operating at a practitioner level (SFIA level 2) in a large ICT environment.
- Strong experience of financial management software and budget management in schools.
- Demonstrable Bookkeeping/Accounting experience.
- Experience using spreadsheets, databases, and reporting systems to produce financial information and forecasts.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain financial information to varied audiences.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.
- Ability to analyse information, solve complex problems and develop practical solutions that support service delivery and continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Ideally experience working in school finance
- A Diploma in School Business Management would be desirable.
Responsibilities
- Supporting schools with financial management systems, accounts, records, and statutory financial returns.
- Preparing, monitoring, and evaluating annual and multi-year budgets, including financial forecasting.
- Producing financial reports and budget monitoring information for school leaders, business managers, and governors.
- Working with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery of service standards and financial best practice.
- Promoting the service and ensuring it reflects current financial, legislative, and compliance requirements.
Benefits
- Flexible working options may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
