Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial management, monitoring and reporting for DSG-funded services
- Support SEND-related financial planning, forecasting and reform activity
- Partner closely with budget holders, operational managers, schools and key stakeholders
- Deliver robust financial analysis, budgeting and performance reporting
- Contribute to the delivery of strategic finance priorities across the service
- Provide technical support and day-to-day guidance to finance colleagues within the team
Person Specification
- Significant experience operating at Principal Accountant or equivalent level within a local authority
- Strong understanding of DSG, High Needs Block, Schools Finance and SEND funding
- Proven ability to support and challenge senior stakeholders
- Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial management skills
- Able to provide technical leadership and mentor junior colleagues
A London based local authority is seeking an experienced Interim to provide specialist support across Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and SEND funding during a particularly busy period.
This opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in supporting education finance, SEND reform programmes and high-profile budget management activities while working within a flexible hybrid environment.
Candidates with strong DSG, SEND and Schools Finance experience are encouraged to apply immediately, as interviews are expected to take place at the end of this week/beginning of next week.
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