Details:
- Salary: £300 - 600 - Annum
- Location: Nationwide
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Job Opportunities – Education & DSG Finance Business Partner (Midlands Local Authority & Northwest Local Authority)
Two Separate roles with similar requirements: Please see details below:
Location: Hybrid / Remote (3-5 Days Per Week)
Salary: DOE
Start Date: TBC
Contract Length: 6 Months+
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the Finance Business Partner for Education Services and the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG).
* Lead budget setting, forecasting, and financial monitoring across Education budgets.
* Provide financial advice and challenge to Education leaders, budget holders, and senior stakeholders.
* Support DSG management, including High Needs, Schools Block, and Early Years funding.
* Produce financial reports, forecasts, and variance analysis.
* Identify financial risks, pressures, savings, and funding opportunities.
* Support budget recovery plans, SEND financial management, and DSG sustainability initiatives.
* Contribute to year-end accounts, statutory returns, and audit requirements.
Successful Candidates:
* Fully CCAB qualified (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
* Must have Local Authority experience.
* Experience in a Finance Business Partner or Education Finance role.
* Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
* Previous experience working with DSG-funded services.
* Knowledge of High Needs, SEND, Schools Funding, and Education finance.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills