Schools Finance Support Manager - Interim ContractLondon Borough of Lambeth£650 per day (Inside IR35)Start: 29th September Contract: 3+ months (until 21st December)Hybrid working - details to be confirmed at interview

Are you an experienced senior finance professional with a strong track record of supporting schools' financial management? The London Borough of Lambeth is seeking a Schools Finance Support Manager to lead and co-ordinate financial management support for schools, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and high-quality financial advice.

The role:As Schools Finance Support Manager, you will:

Provide expert financial advice to schools, senior leaders, and governors across Lambeth.
Lead on financial planning, monitoring, reporting, and closure of school accounts in line with DfE/ESFA requirements.
Oversee the schools' bursarial support service and ensure effective charging/recovery mechanisms are in place.
Support schools in developing and implementing recovery plans for deficit budgets.
Ensure compliance with financial frameworks, governance, and reporting standards.
Build strong relationships with Headteachers, School Business Managers, and senior stakeholders, up to Director and elected Member level.
Line manage up to 5 direct reports and foster a proactive, high-performing finance support team.

About you:We're looking for someone who can quickly add value and bring professional expertise to a busy and challenging schools' finance environment. You should have:

Significant experience of local authority/schools finance, ideally within an education or public sector context.
Strong technical knowledge of financial planning, reporting, and regulatory compliance (DfE/ESFA frameworks).
Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive financial improvements.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge, influence, and support senior stakeholders.
A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving.

Contract details:

Daily rate: £650 (inside IR35)
Start date: 29th September 2025
Duration: 3+ months, until 21st December 2025
Location: London Borough of Lambeth (hybrid working - to be discussed at interview stage)

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