SEND Reforms AFM WCR 3 MAX

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Position
Finance Business Partner – SEND Reforms
Location
City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminster, London, SW1E 6QP
Hybrid working available with an agile and flexible work style
Start Date
ASAP (Target start date: 17 August 2026)
Contract Duration
26 weeks (Temporary contract)
Working Hours
36 hours per week
Pay Rate
PAYE: £220.00 per day
Job Reference
OR(phone number removed)
Job Responsibilities
  • Provide financial business partnering support to the SEND Reforms programme.
  • Work with SEND managers and budget holders to provide financial advice and insight.
  • Support budget setting, monitoring, forecasting and financial planning activities.
  • Deliver accurate financial reporting, including monthly close-down processes and reconciliations.
  • Improve financial and operational reporting through better data quality and processes.
  • Cleanse, validate and reconcile data across financial systems, Eclipse and Power BI.
  • Identify and resolve reporting issues, including historical data inaccuracies and backlogs.
  • Support financial modelling, analysis and business case development.
  • Strengthen financial governance and promote effective budget management.
  • Build strong working relationships across Finance, Children’s Services and wider Council teams.
  • Contribute to service improvement, transformation projects and value-for-money initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, Council policies and governance requirements.
Person Specification
Must-Have Requirements
  • Experience working in a finance role within a large or complex organisation.
  • Experience supporting budget setting, monitoring and forecasting.
  • Strong knowledge of financial planning, reporting and financial management principles.
  • Experience undertaking financial analysis, modelling and data reporting.
  • Ability to identify and resolve data inconsistencies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
  • Experience building effective relationships with operational and financial stakeholders.
  • Understanding of local government or public sector finance challenges.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • AAT qualification or equivalent relevant finance experience.
  • Degree qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Part-qualified CCAB/CIMA (or equivalent) or actively working towards a recognised accountancy qualification.
Nice-to-Have Requirements
  • Experience supporting SEND services or children’s services within a local authority environment.
  • Experience using financial reporting tools such as Power BI or similar systems.
  • Experience supporting transformation programmes or organisational change projects.
  • Experience developing financial procedures, guidance and reporting improvements.
  • Experience working collaboratively with multiple teams and external partners.
 
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