Summary: The Strategic Finance Officer will be instrumental in enhancing financial support and advice for schools and service departments in Leicestershire. This role involves analyzing school funding policies, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting strategic decision-making. The officer will also act as a deputy to the Strategic Finance Manager when necessary, contributing to the development of financial strategies and reports. The position requires strong leadership and analytical skills to improve service delivery outcomes in school funding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve financial support for schools and service departments.
• Analyze national school funding policies and assess their impact on local schools.
• Maintain a timetable of key school funding deadlines and ensure compliance.
• Lead and support the Leicestershire Schools Forum on funding matters.
• Maintain the Leicestershire Scheme for Financing Schools for compliance and governance.
• Reflect school finance issues in corporate strategies and reporting.
• Develop management reports to integrate financial information with operational outcomes.
• Identify and implement options for improving efficiency in school funding services.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in financial management or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of school funding policies and financial strategies.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and legal documents.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to act as a deputy.
• Proficient in managing multiple deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary (Rate): £27.85

City: Leicester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other