Interim Finance Specialist
BBBH64826_1785226907
Posted: 28/07/2026
- £500 - £600 per day
- East Midlands
- Temporary
Finance Specialist - PFI Funding, Assurance & Financial Review - Interim
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Finance Specialist to undertake a focused review of PFI funding, financial assurance and future contract and asset management requirements.
This is a short-term project assignment focused on establishing a clear, evidenced position across three PFI contracts, validating funding entitlements and identifying key financial risks and opportunities.
What's on Offer
Rate: £500 - £600 per day
Contract length: 3-6 months
Short-term project assignment
Working arrangements: To be confirmed
Please state your expected rate on your CV
The Role:
The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive financial review of the Council's existing PFI arrangements, bringing together funding sources, contract models, claims, credits, reserves and end-of-contract implications.
Key responsibilities:
- Producing a consolidated PFI funding overview and funding source register.
- Reviewing annual funding arrangements and financial models across all three PFI contracts.
- Validating DfE funding, PFI credits and associated claims and entitlements.
- Analysing standard credits against PFI Factor Funding.
- Reviewing Windfarm funding and providing recommendations.
- Assessing the Inscyte contract funding position.
- Evaluating the end-of-contract financial position, reserve balances and available funding options.
- Producing a clear summary report setting out key risks, opportunities and recommended actions.
About You
You will ideally have:
- Strong Local Authority finance experience, with exposure to PFI, complex contract funding or infrastructure-related finance.
- Proven experience reviewing financial models, funding claims and entitlements, and reserve positions.
- Knowledge of DfE funding, PFI credits or education and infrastructure funding would be highly beneficial.
- The ability to translate complex financial and contractual information into clear, evidence-based recommendations.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your CV and clearly state your expected day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
INDSCGBR
We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300.
If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV , including your details. T&Cs apply.
Brad Robertson
Senior Consultant