Interim Finance Business Partner - Education

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner – Education to support a local authority during a busy period.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with strong local government experience and a proven background in supporting Education and Children's Services budgets.

You will play a key role in providing financial insight, challenging budget assumptions and supporting senior stakeholders with effective financial planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic financial support and business partnering to Education and Children's Services.

Manage and monitor complex education budgets, identifying financial risks and opportunities.

Lead on budget forecasting, financial reporting and variance analysis.

Support Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) monitoring, including High Needs Block pressures.

Work closely with budget holders, service directors and senior leadership teams.

Support the development of financial recovery plans and savings initiatives.

Provide financial advice on SEND expenditure, school funding and education-related services.

Prepare financial reports and recommendations for senior management.

Ensure compliance with local government financial regulations and reporting

requirements.

Essential Experience

Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner within local government.

Strong understanding of Education and/or Children's Services finance.

Knowledge of DSG, SEND and High Needs Block funding.

Experience managing complex budgets and challenging senior stakeholders.

Excellent financial modelling, forecasting and analytical skills.

Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced interim environment.

CCAB qualified, CIMA qualified or qualified by relevant experience.

What's on Offer?

Competitive interim day rate.

Flexible / hybrid working arrangements.

Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a local authority.

Exposure to high-profile education finance challenges.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner with a strong background in Education Finance, DSG or SEND, we'd love to hear from you