Description
What’s on Offer?
Part time: 22.5hrs per week with flexible days and hybrid options
Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting within the Education and Skills directorate
Professional Development: Access to continuous learning and development in financial managementKey Responsibilities:
Financial Oversight & Liaison: Act as the key point of contact between schools and financial operations, ensuring smooth coordination and minimal disruption to services
Expert Financial Guidance: Provide advice on financial matters and assist with financial reporting and planning across the team
Operational Financial Tasks: Manage invoicing, purchase orders, payments, and reporting using financial systems like SAP/Oracle
Budget Monitoring & Reporting: Regularly monitor budgets and provide reports to senior management, identifying trends and providing mitigation strategies for financial risks
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain communication with internal stakeholders and external customers, addressing queries and providing financial solutions
Team Collaboration & Support: Support the development of the dashboard, ensuring accurate monitoring of costs, income, and targets
Process Improvement: Contribute to process improvements within the financial system, learning new tools and adapting to changing needs
Travel: Independent travel to meetings and site visits across the countyKey Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to work with complex data, perform accurate calculations, and create financial reports
Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills to explain complex financial information to a wide audience
Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems like SAP/Oracle
Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, working independently while meeting deadlines
Problem-Solving: Capable of identifying financial risks and proposing solutions
Customer Focused: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
Qualifications: A business-related qualification or equivalent (e.g., graduate level or AAT)
Experience: Previous experience in finance, budget management, and providing financial advice
Desirable Experience: Experience supervising or mentoring colleagues is a plus
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