School Business Services - Finance Consultant
Join School Business Services as a Finance Consultant: empower schools with practical finance expertise, modern systems, and flexible, home-based delivery.
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About Us :
Supporting Education Group is the UK’s leading education services provider, working with schools, multi‑academy trusts, local authorities and government departments to help address the sector’s biggest human‑capital challenges.
Our Professional Services team contributes directly to this mission by supporting the efficient and compliant running of schools and trusts.
Through expert HR, governance, compliance, finance and operational support, we help organisations meet their legal and safeguarding responsibilities, strengthen financial and governance processes, and create the conditions for leaders to focus on improving outcomes for pupils and supporting their staff.
About the role :
Are you a confident finance professional with experience in the education sector and a passion for systems and service excellence? We’re expanding our talented team of Finance Consultants and are looking for someone who can blend technical expertise with outstanding client service.
As a Finance Consultant, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping schools and academies manage their finances efficiently, meet statutory deadlines, and adopt best-practice financial systems. You’ll work closely with school leaders, governors, and your SBS colleagues - on-site and remotely - to deliver expert support tailored to each school’s needs.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Preparing and advising on short- and long-term financial plans.
• Supporting budget setting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Training school leaders and governors on finance systems and compliance.
• Assisting schools with their month-end processes and financial monitoring reports.
Preparing and submitting financial returns to Local Authorities.
• Providing strategic advice on contracts, procurement, risk, and compliance.
• Helping schools identify opportunities for improved financial efficiency.
• Working with a range of finance systems, including PS Financials/IRIS, Sage, FMS, Access, Xero, and Arbor Finance.
Please note that this role involves remote, home-working.
About You :
• Proven experience in a finance consultancy or advisory role - ideally in education.
• Solid working knowledge of school finance systems and procedures.
• A proactive communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with accounting systems and enthusiasm for using tech to improve efficiency.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, supportive team.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and a passion for making a difference in schools.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
✨ Benefits that actually make a difference
🏖️28 days’ holiday + bank holidays plus an extra day for every year you stay (up to 33) and option to buy up to 5 more days (all pro-rata for part time roles)
👶 Enhanced paid family leave (after probation pass) to help new parents and long-term carers
🩺 Medical cash plan (after probation pass) making contributions towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and prescriptions
🛡 Life insurance from day one (up to 4x salary) PLUS free wellbeing support with access to 24/7 GP, counselling, medical second opinions, physiotherapy and lifestyle coaching
💷 Pension contributions from both of us (after 3 months)
💳 Discounts access to different options to help your money go further
🎁 Flexible benefits you choose such as extra holiday, healthcare, bikes, gym, electric cars & Give As You Earn (after probation pass)
🧠 Learn & grow with us we invest in your development with ongoing learning, training and career growth opportunities
🤝Volunteer days 3 paid volunteer days each year, with two dedicated to education
Because great people deserve great benefits.
By joining Supporting Education Group, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated. Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.
Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks. These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation. You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.
- Division
- School Business Services
- Department
- Finance Services
- Role
- Finance Consultant
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Salary
- £35,000 - £40,000/year
- Employment type
- Full-time