Business Analyst (Finance) – Schools
JOB_53724644768042Job type
TemporaryLocation
BirminghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£400 per dayClosing date
13 Feb 2026
Rate: £400 per day Inside IR35
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Initial funding until March 2026
Contract: Initial funding until March 2026
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst (Finance) to support a local council’s education finance team, with a specific focus on Schools Finance and the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). This role will play a key part in analysing, reviewing, and supporting schools that currently have a DSG deficit, providing insight, challenge, and recommendations to help address financial pressures.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse school financial data, with a particular focus on DSG allocations, spending, and deficit positions.
- Support forecasting and modelling to understand future financial risks and pressures within the DSG.
- Produce clear, data‑driven reports and insights for senior stakeholders.
- Work closely with schools, finance colleagues, and education leads to review budgets and recovery plans.
- Contribute to strategic discussions about long‑term DSG sustainability and deficit reduction.
- Support process improvements and strengthen financial controls across the schools finance function.
About You
- Proven experience in Schools Finance within a local authority or education setting.
- Strong understanding of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), including its blocks, funding methodology, and deficit recovery approaches.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present findings clearly.
- Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including school leaders.
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced, public sector environment.
Interested we’d love to hear from you. Please send your updated CV today!
Business Analyst (Finance) – SchoolsJOB_537246447680422026-02-042026-02-13
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