School Finance Support Officer

Salary: Up to £32,000 Contract: 2-year temporary (Temporary with the potential of going permanent) Location: South Wales Working Pattern: Full-time, with hybrid working available after 6 months (2 days from home)A public-sector organisation in South Wales is recruiting a Schools Finance Support Officer to support its education finance function on a temporary basis.This role provides direct financial support to schools, working closely with school leadership teams and finance staff to assist with budgeting, monitoring, and regulatory compliance. You will manage a portfolio of schools, helping them plan and control budgets, understand financial pressures, and comply with grant and funding requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide financial advice and support to schools in line with education finance regulations and internal policiesAssist with the preparation, monitoring, and review of school budgets, including staffing and income projectionsSupport schools with deficit recovery planning and financial sustainabilityReconcile school finance systems with central finance dataSupport year-end processes and prepare financial information as requiredWork collaboratively with internal finance, payroll, audit, and education teamsProvide guidance to school-based finance staff to support consistent financial practiceAbout YouA solid finance background, ideally within education or the public sectorStrong Excel skills, with confidence working with financial data and modelsClear and ..... full job details .....