Financial Planning Advisor-School Strategic at ESPO

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

53826.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning, Financial Management, Strategic Planning, Budget Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Scenario Planning, Performance Frameworks, Training Delivery, Curriculum Delivery, Commercial Opportunities, Communication, Problem-Solving, Guidance Development, Resource Management, Financial Health, Benchmarking

Industry

Retail Office Equipment

Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA Salary: £49,221- £53,826 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed term for 3 years Closing Date: 22nd March 2026 Interview Date(s): Monday 30th March or Tuesday 31st March About the Role Leicestershire County Council is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced School Strategic Financial Planning Advisor to join our Education Effectiveness service within Children and Family Services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting schools to improve their financial health and sustainability through strategic planning and effective performance frameworks. As part of this key role, you will work closely with school leadership teams, governors, and business managers to strengthen financial planning processes and ensure schools can effectively manage budget pressures and long-term financial planning. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver a programme to enhance strategic financial planning knowledge and capacity within schools. Provide expert advice and support to headteachers, business managers, and governing bodies on financial management and planning strategies. Develop and promote best practice in financial planning by creating tools, guidance, and training resources. Monitor and report on schools’ financial performance, identifying at-risk budgets and recommending strategies for improvement. Support schools in linking financial planning to school development plans and curriculum delivery. Provide guidance on strategy options for delivering the curriculum within financial constraints. Identify and develop new commercial opportunities to generate income and manage costs effectively. Develop and deliver training sessions to school-based staff on financial management and strategic planning. Contribute to the development of local authority strategies for sustainable schools and effective resource management. An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement. About You To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria: We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled professional with a strong background in financial planning and management. The ideal candidate will have: A management or finance-related degree (or equivalent experience). Significant experience providing financial planning advice within a complex organisation. Strong understanding of financial planning frameworks and benchmarking tools. Experience in scenario planning, financial risk analysis, and budget forecasting. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to different audiences. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of school funding models and financial management in an educational context would be an advantage. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Rebecca Wakeley, Senior Education Effectiveness Partner Telephone: 0116 3051250 To contact me by email, please click here How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process Our Organisational Values Our Employee Benefits Working for Us

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and delivering programs to enhance strategic financial planning knowledge in schools, providing expert advice to leadership teams, and creating best practice resources. Key duties include monitoring financial performance, supporting curriculum delivery within financial constraints, and identifying commercial income generation opportunities.