At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning and provide strategic advice for Children's Services.
- Company: Local council in Berkshire with a focus on community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enhance your leadership skills in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's services while developing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Part or fully qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant with local authority finance experience.
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local council in Berkshire for a Deputy Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide financial insight, analysis and advice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, budget monitoring, forecasting, and reporting activities across Children’s Services, ensuring robust financial management and statutory compliance.
- Act as the technical lead for Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) funding, including school funding formula development, DfE returns, and financial support to maintained schools.
- Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior leaders, supporting business planning, decision-making, risk management, and service transformation initiatives.
- Manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality financial support services and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Candidate Criteria
- Part or fully qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant with significant experience in local authority finance, particularly within education and children’s services.
- Strong technical knowledge of Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), school funding regulations, local government accounting practices, and statutory DfE returns.
- Proven ability to analyse complex financial information, influence senior stakeholders, and provide commercially focused financial advice in a challenging environment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to strict deadlines.
Deputy Finance Business Partner (Children and Young People) employer: Service Care Solutions Ltd
Service Care Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Berkshire where you can make a meaningful impact on the financial management of Children’s Services. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that encourages continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated finance team while receiving competitive remuneration and support for your professional growth.
Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
