At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide financial analysis and support for education finance during critical planning periods.
- Company: Well-regarded local authority with a collaborative finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, remote work, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently while building relationships across teams.
- Why this job: Make an immediate impact in education finance and strengthen financial planning.
- Qualifications: Experience in local government finance and strong knowledge of DSG funding.
£400-£450 per day (Inside IR35) Remote working with occasional on-site presence 6-month contract (potential to extend).
We are working exclusively with a well-regarded local authority seeking an experienced DSG Financial Analyst to support its education finance team during a critical period of financial planning and budget management. This is an excellent opportunity for a local government finance professional with strong Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) experience to make an immediate impact within a collaborative finance function.
The Role
- Provide specialist financial analysis and business partnering support across DSG-funded services, helping to strengthen financial planning, forecasting and reporting.
- Work closely with senior finance colleagues and education services to provide robust financial insight to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead on DSG financial monitoring, forecasting and budget analysis.
- Support High Needs Block financial management and recovery planning.
- Produce accurate financial reports, forecasts and variance analysis.
- Provide financial modelling to support budget planning and savings proposals.
- Work with operational managers to challenge assumptions and improve financial performance.
- Support statutory returns and financial reporting requirements where required.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to medium-term financial planning and wider education finance projects.
About You
- Previous experience working within local government finance.
- Strong knowledge of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) funding regime.
- Experience supporting High Needs budgets and education finance.
- Excellent financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience producing clear financial reports for senior stakeholders.
- The ability to work independently while building effective relationships across finance and service teams.
- A recognised accountancy qualification (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA) is desirable but not essential where significant relevant experience can be demonstrated.
If you are interested in this role, please contact Rebecca at Sellick Partnership.
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