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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial governance, planning, and reporting within the context of SEND Reform and Local Government Finance. Proficient in financial modelling, stakeholder management, and producing reports for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
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Qualified Accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA)Local Government Finance ExperienceSEND Finance ExpertiseFinancial Modelling and ForecastingStakeholder Management Skills
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Hard Skills
Financial ModellingBudget SettingForecastingGovernance Framework DevelopmentFinancial ReportingOptions AppraisalsDeficit ManagementFinancial GovernanceFinancial PlanningSEND Funding Policies
Soft Skills
Business PartneringAnalytical AbilitiesProblem-SolvingCollaborationCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
CIPFAACCAACACIMABasic DBS
Industry Keywords
SEND ReformDedicated Schools Grant (DSG)High Needs BlockEducation FinanceDeficit Recovery Programmes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and implement a new financial operating model for SEND Reform
- Establish and maintain robust financial governance, controls, and reporting processes
- Collaborate with finance teams to align processes with Department for Education standards
- Lead financial planning activities, including budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting
- Manage financial aspects of Experts at Hand Grant Funding and Deficit Management Plan Budgets
- Provide financial support, challenge, and advice to programme leads and senior managers
- Conduct financial modelling and options appraisals to assess the sustainability of SEND Reform proposals
- Produce timely and accurate financial reports for various boards and meetings
- Support the review and development of SEND funding policies and arrangements
- Contribute to long-term sustainability planning for SEND services
Requirements
What you’ll need- Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Significant experience in Local Government Finance
- Experience in SEND Finance, Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), High Needs Block, or Education Finance
- Proven track record in supporting SEND Reform or Deficit Recovery Programmes
- Strong skills in financial modelling, forecasting, and governance framework development
- Experience in producing reports for senior leaders and external stakeholders
- Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Basic DBS required
Benefits
Comp & perks- 6 Month Contract with potential extension opportunities
- Remote working arrangement
- Bi-weekly pay
- Opportunity to play a key role in a major SEND Reform Programme
- Strategic finance leadership role with significant stakeholder exposure
- Influence long-term financial sustainability and service improvement