At a Glance
- Tasks: Support budget monitoring and financial control for Children's Social Care.
- Company: Local Authority focused on impactful social care services.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, remote work, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while advancing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Experience in Children's Social Care finance is essential.
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Senior Finance Officer to support the Children’s Social Care finance function. This assignment will focus on accurate budget monitoring and supporting the budget-setting process across Children’s Social Care.
What’s on Offer
- Rate: 350 - 400 per day
- Interim 3-6 Months
- Full-time 35 hour pw
- Remote Working
- Start: ASAP / subject to notice
The Role
The successful candidate will provide financial support to Children’s Social Care, working with finance colleagues and budget holders to maintain effective financial control and support informed decision-making.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting regular budget monitoring across Children’s Social Care services.
- Producing accurate forecasts, variance analysis and clear financial information.
- Supporting annual budget setting and budget-planning processes.
- Working with budget holders to review expenditure, commitments, risks and pressures.
- Providing financial advice and challenge to service managers.
- Maintaining accurate financial records, reconciliations and supporting working papers.
- Contributing to robust financial reporting and effective budgetary control.
About You
You will need to demonstrate significant and recent experience supporting a Children’s Social Care finance service - essential.
Senior Finance Officer employer: Spencer Clarke Group
Spencer Clarke Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on meaningful projects within the Local Authority sector, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements, competitive pay, and access to a wealth of career opportunities, all while being supported by experienced consultants dedicated to their success.
