3-Month Contract Role with a Local Authority

Summary

This role provides high-quality financial support and business partnering to Children, Young People & Families services. The position is crucial for delivering robust financial management, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting strategic decision-making through accurate financial analysis and reporting.

Support the Finance Business Partner in delivering effective financial management across CYP services.
Lead on statutory returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance, including DfE returns such as Section 251.
Provide expert advice on Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) funding and ensure compliance with schools funding regulations.
Support the planning, monitoring, and management of revenue and capital budgets, particularly within schools and education services.
Work closely with budget holders to provide financial insight, challenge, and support informed decision-making.
Assist in budget setting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
Analyze financial performance and identify risks, pressures, and opportunities, providing clear recommendations.
Ensure adherence to financial regulations, policies, and audit requirements.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior managers and service leads.
Contribute to continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting.

Strong experience in a finance role within a local authority or public sector environment.
Proven experience with DfE returns, including Section 251.
In-depth knowledge of Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) funding and schools budget regulations.

Fully or part-qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
Evidence of continuous professional development within finance.

Working hours: 37 hours per week.
Hybrid Working: 1 to 2 days per week at Bracknell Forest Council (Times Square), with initial meetings to be negotiated.
Bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.