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1 friendly experts, clever software

2 A powerful budget planning and forecasting tool for schools and academies 1 in 3 schools and academies* plan for their financial futures using HCSS Budgeting Delivering outstanding pupil outcomes, despite real terms cuts and rising overheads, requires first-class financial planning. HCSS Budgeting is designed to help you fully understand your financial position in the short, medium and long term. Intuitive and easy to use, the software allows you to create detailed budgets and plan multiple scenarios, helping to shape your financial strategy. *in England

3 Key benefits Save time, improve efficiency and make better informed decisions with HCSS Budgeting. For schools and academies Build accurate budgets based on CFR / EFA reporting structures 1 in 2 academies use HCSS Budgeting I now wonder how I managed without HCSS Budgeting as it s such a useful tool. It certainly provides value for money, particularly in the time saved in calculating future years budgets. Sue Edwards, Director of Business & Finance, Ripley St Thomas CE Academy Understand the long-term impact of your financial decisions by creating what if financial scenarios for periods of up to five years Complex staffing calculations are made easy, providing highly accurate staff costings and a monthly report for reconciliations to payroll Produce a wide range of essential reports for key stakeholders Academies can generate their EFA budget forecast at the click of a button For local authorities and multi-academy trusts Provide consistent budgeting data across all your schools Standardise the budget planning and reporting process REQUEST A DEMO TODAY Call or info@hcsseducation.co.uk Improve visibility and transparency at school level, making it easier for you to offer effective and timely guidance to individual schools Access consolidated data and reports including key forecast data and combined reports for statutory returns

4 With HCSS Budgeting, you can: Produce five-year forecasts Easily manage users and access rights Calculate staffing costs for multiple contracts and customise pay scales with accurate on-costs Accurately calculate pay adjustments including maternity, paternity and sickness pay Compare and monitor actuals against budget Features include: Administration layer for local authorities and multi-academy trusts Proactive updates with the latest DfE and EFA directives Automatic software updates Comprehensive reporting: information is available in a range of formats and can be exported into Excel and PDF formats Links to accountancy packages: HCSS Accounting, SIMS FMS6, Civica Resource and PS Financials, plus links to SIMS Personnel 7 Action Planner tool - set up a school action plan and link it to your budgets Links to other HCSS software products: HCSS Curriculum and HCSS SEND Funding

5 Secure access anytime, anywhere As a cloud-based solution, HCSS Budgeting offers you greater flexibility and convenience. Everyone in your team can access the latest data and information in one place, in real-time. You can work from any location, perfect if you are based remotely, need to catch up outside office hours or are based in a central hub such as a local authority or multi-academy trust. Outstanding service & support Ongoing support is a fundamental part of our offer. As a user of HCSS Budgeting, we support you in a range of ways: Dedicated account manager UK-based helpdesk YOUR HCSS user groups YOUR HCSS webinars Software user guides Designed by experts The evolution of our software is shaped by customer feedback and by the latest developments in software design. Our aim is to continually improve your user experience and to deliver products that make a real difference to your working life. Our schools love the ease of use and accuracy of HCSS Budgeting. Introducing it has been a big step forward in the good financial management taking place in Dorset schools. Vanessa Eddey, Dorset County Council REQUEST A DEMO TODAY Call or info@hcsseducation.co.uk

6 HCSS Education Software A powerful budget planning and forecasting tool HCSS Budgeting HCSS Accounting The alternative accounting software for schools and academies COMING SOON A strategic staffing resource planner developed in association with ASCL HCSS Curriculum HCSS SEND Funding A sophisticated funding forecasting tool for special schools HCSS PROCEDURES A core reference document for your school or academy, complete with model policies and procedures HCSS BUDGETING LINK MODULES FMS6 SIMS Personnel 7 Civica Resource PS Financials For more information, please call or info@hcsseducation.co.uk

7 About HCSS Education HCSS Education provides practical and effective solutions to the business of education. For over 30 years, schools, academies, multi-academy trusts and local authorities have benefited from our extensive knowledge and understanding of the education sector. Via cutting-edge software, training and consultancy, our customers experience a comprehensive approach to strategic financial management, budgeting and accounting. Driven by user-focused product development and a deep-rooted passion for continuous improvement, our experienced consultants and trusted software solutions transform decision making for education professionals. HCSS Education is part of the Access Group. I find the HCSS team very approachable and responsive to our requests for assistance and support. Having met people from the wider team recently, they impressed me with their ethical work ethos and customer focus. Rachel Carter, Finance Manager, The Kemnal Academy Trust (TKAT)

8 HCSS Education part of the Access Group Sycamore House Tytherington Business Park Springwood Way Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 2XA t: f: e: