SEND Financial Analyst – Liverpool City Council | Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship | £46,412–£51,356
Looking for a rewarding finance career in the UK public sector? Liverpool City Council is recruiting a SEND Financial Analyst on a 3-year fixed-term contract. This role offers a competitive salary, outstanding local government benefits, flexible working arrangements, and potential Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for eligible applicants.
Job Overview
| Job Title | SEND Financial Analyst |
|---|---|
| Employer | Liverpool City Council |
| Location | Liverpool, England, United Kingdom |
| Job Type | Full-time, Fixed-Term (3 Years) |
| Salary | £46,412 – £51,356 per year |
| Visa Sponsorship | Available for eligible candidates |
| Closing Date | Tuesday, 25 August 2026 (Midnight) |
About Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is committed to delivering high-quality public services while supporting vibrant communities across the city. Employees enjoy opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents.
About the Role
The SEND Financial Analyst will support Liverpool’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Reform Programme by delivering financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and budget monitoring.
The successful candidate will work closely with finance professionals, SEND teams, schools, and other stakeholders to support financial planning and help deliver successful SEND reforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse financial and non-financial data.
- Build financial forecasting and modelling tools.
- Produce reports to support strategic decision-making.
- Prepare quarterly financial reports for the Department for Education (DfE).
- Monitor budgets and perform variance analysis.
- Evaluate the financial impact of SEND reform initiatives.
- Analyse SEND funding and expenditure with schools.
- Support the Group Finance Manager with financial oversight of the SEND Reform Plan.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with finance and data teams to improve financial forecasting.
- Review and improve SEND funding mechanisms across Liverpool.
Essential Skills and Experience
Applicants should have:
- Strong financial analysis and forecasting experience.
- Budgeting and financial reporting skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working with financial data and forecasting models.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organisational and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
Previous experience in public sector or education finance is desirable.
Salary and Benefits
Liverpool City Council offers an excellent benefits package, including:
- £46,412–£51,356 annual salary.
- Minimum 27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after five years.
- Bank holidays.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Flexible and agile working.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) Scheme.
- Professional learning and career development.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Travel Pass Scheme.
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Employee Volunteering Scheme.
- Medicash healthcare benefits.
Recruitment Timeline
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, 25 August 2026 (Midnight)
- Shortlisting: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
- Interview: Week commencing 7 September 2026
- Interview Format: Face-to-face
Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK before employment begins or meet the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa eligibility requirements. Eligibility will be verified during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a complete application before the closing date. Ensure your employment history and education details are fully completed and monitor your email, including spam or junk folders, for recruitment updates.
Liverpool City Council may close this vacancy before the advertised deadline, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals looking to contribute to an important public sector programme while enjoying competitive pay, generous employee benefits, career development opportunities, flexible working, and potential Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Apply before 25 August 2026 to avoid missing this opportunity.