Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner - Education - Interim

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in the South West to appoint an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner to support the Council's Education service.

This is a key 6-month interim assignment focused on financial planning, forecasting and monitoring across a wide range of Education budgets, including DSG, transport, statutory services and traded education services.

What's on Offer

Rate: £450 - £600
Contract length: 6 months initially
Full-time
Hybrid working
Start: ASAP / subject to notice

The Role

The successful candidate will provide senior finance business partnering support across the Council's Education service, working closely with finance colleagues, budget holders and senior education leaders.

Key responsibilities:

· Leading on financial planning, forecasting and budget monitoring across Education services.
· Supporting DSG budgets, transport, statutory services and traded education budgets.
· Providing clear financial analysis, advice and challenge to budget holders and senior stakeholders.
· Identifying financial risks, opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
· Supporting the development and delivery of financial strategies.
· Preparing and presenting financial reports to support decision-making.
· Working with senior finance colleagues to maintain a high-quality and resilient Education finance service.
· Supporting and supervising a small team of Finance Business Partners.
· Contributing to service reviews, financial projects and continuous improvement activity.

About You

You will ideally have:

· Strong experience within Local Authority / public sector finance.
· Previous Education finance experience, ideally including DSG budgets.
· Proven experience in budget management, forecasting, monitoring and financial planning.
· Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
· Experience working closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders.
· Supervisory experience or experience supporting finance teams.
· A professional accounting qualification, part-qualification, MAAT, QBE or commitment to study.
· Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required 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.

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We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300.

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