Finance Business Partner

Job Opportunity – Interim Finance Business Partner (Children's Social Care)

• Location: 100% Remote (35 Days Per Week)
• Salary: DOE
• Contract: Interim
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: 6 Months+

Key Responsibilities:

·        Lead finance support for Children’s Social Care and related services (including safeguarding, placements, and early help)

·        Oversee budget setting, forecasting, and in-year financial monitoring

·        Provide detailed financial analysis on high-cost placements and demand trends

·        Support the management of DSG (Dedicated Schools Grant) and schools funding where applicable

·        Identify and manage financial risks, pressures, and savings opportunities

·        Work closely with Directors, Heads of Service, and budget holders to provide financial advice and challenge

·        Contribute to the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and financial strategy

·        Support service transformation and efficiency programmes

Successful candidates:

·        Fully CCAB qualified or Equivalent

·        Proven experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Finance Business Partner role

·        Strong background in Children’s Social Care finance (highly desirable)

·        Experience of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in complex environments

·        Knowledge of DSG, placements, and demand-led budgets (preferred)

·        Local government experience highly desirable