Senior Finance Officer - Schools

Job Introduction

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer (Schools)
Salary: £32,573 - £34,397 per annum
35 Hours per Week
Location: Hybrid Working/Wildwood
Team: Schools Finance Team
Permanent Contract
 

We are seeking to appoint a hard working, customer focused colleague to join our Schools Finance Team.

You will be required to provide assistance and advice to schools in the planning, management, monitoring and control of their delegated budgets. We offer schools an extensive training programme and you will participate in the development and delivery of financial management training courses for schools finance staff, as well as Headteachers and Governors. You will assist in the development of financial management systems and processes used by schools. 

The successful candidate will possess a relevant professional qualification (or equivalent experience) and have knowledge of school's financial requirements and have experience in presenting accurate complex financial concepts and information in an understandable form.

Would you like to be part of our team? If so then we would like to hear from you.

For further information please contact: Holly Hancocks (hhancocks@worcestershire.gov.uk)

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage 

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? 

Some of these offers include: 

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. 

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Friday 14th November 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: week beginning 24th November 2025