Project School Financial Consultant

Dedicate Recruitment is pleased to partner with a reputable organisation in North West London to appoint an School Finance Consultant. This strategic role involves supporting the organisation’s financial oversight, ensuring robust financial planning, reporting, and compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to develop financial strategies to help recover financial control across 49 schools, providing expert guidance and ensuring efficient financial operations. Candidates will bring a minimum three years' solid schools' finance experience and a track record in improving financial deficits. The role requires excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and confidently to Head teachers and relevant stakeholders.

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  Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally in a similar organisational setting

  
  


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  Strong understanding of financial management, reporting, and bringing solutions to a challenging financial setting

  
  


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  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  
  


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  Effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with senior management and external stakeholders

  
  

This position offers a competitive day rate, along with the opportunity to work within a dynamic team committed to organisational excellence and hybrid working. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive working environment, with opportunities to influence financial strategy at a high level.