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2 weeks ago

💡 Scenario-plan pupil number changes annually.

Modelling best, worst and most likely case scenarios helps trusts anticipate funding fluctuations, plan staffing structures, and respond proactively to financial pressure.

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School Business Services

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3 weeks ago

This week’s finance tip for CFOs is:

Develop a rolling three-year financial forecast.

Looking beyond a single-year budget improves visibility, highlights emerging risks earlier, and enables more strategic decision-making.

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1 month ago

This week’s finance tip for schools and trusts:

💡 Automate at least one manual finance process per term.

Even small wins (such as automating purchase workflows or payroll imports) can save significant cumulative hours across the year.

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1 month ago

This week’s Finance Focus tip comes from Amy Phillips, Senior Finance Consultant at SBS.

💡Add a monthly “variance spotlight”.

Highlight one key area (e.g. supplies, premises) to build financial awareness and support better decisions across your organisation.

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