A local authority in the London Area needs to produce a sustainable financial plan for the High Needs Block / DSG by end of May (with finalisation in June), showing how delivery can be maintained without entering deficit.
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Job Spec:
* Job Title: DSG Finance Consultant
* Organisation: Local Authority
* Rate: £500+/ day
* Arrangement: 1 day/ week on site
* Location: London Area
* Contract length: 5 months
* Start date: ASAP
The role:
* Work closely with the Finance Business Partner, SEND team, and health team
* Analyse all relevant detail and data
* Model and project High Needs Block / DSG costs
* Pull together the financial elements of the SEND Reform Plan
* Ensure the plan demonstrates long-term financial sustainability (avoiding deficit / debt position)
* Support broader financial reviews and planning meetings as required
Essential skills:
* Strong local authority financial background and qualifications (e.g. equivalent to Finance Business Partner level)
* Thorough, expert understanding of DSG (Dedicated Schools Grant) and High Needs Block
* Proven experience modelling and xsngvjr projecting High Needs / DSG costs
* Ability to quickly get up to speed and produce detailed financial plans under tight deadlines
* Experience producing financially sustainable plans for local authorities (particularly showing how to avoid / manage DSG deficit pressures)
If you have the above qualifications and are ready to start immediately, please apply with your CV now