School Finance Advisor

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 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.