6 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* The postholder will provide specialist financial expertise to support the development, accuracy, and delivery of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Management Plan. This includes building and maintaining a robust financial model using accurate data, undertaking scenario planning, and supporting the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP).
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Lead on the financial modelling for the DSG Management Plan, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and robustness.
* Produce high‑quality scenario modelling aligned to statutory requirements and future service needs.
* Work closely with the Education Team and DSG Funding Co‑ordinator to validate assumptions and ensure reliable data inputs.
* Identify financial risks, pressures, and opportunities to support strategic decision‑making.
* Support reporting, monitoring, and preparation of documentation required for the June DSG submission.
Essential Experience Required
* Proven experience in local government or public sector finance.
* Strong background in financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
* Experience working with DSG, Education finance, or Children’s Services budgets.
* Demonstrable ability to interpret and analyse complex financial data.
* Experience collaborating with service managers, finance business partners, and cross‑functional teams.
Essential Qualifications Required
* Fully qualified accountant: CIPFA / ACCA / ACA (or equivalent).
Additional information to note
* Working hours: 37 hours per week
* Mostly home working - may be very occasional travel in to the office when needed
* Please mention your desired pay rate on your CV.
* We work on Bi weekly payment schedule
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.