Spencer Clarke Group
DSG Consulting Finance Manager – Interim
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in Slough to appoint an Interim DSG Consulting Finance Manager within the Finance and Commercial directorate.
This role is suited to a qualified Local Authority finance professional with strong Dedicated Schools Grant / Schools Finance experience, alongside wider financial management, budget monitoring, statutory returns and stakeholder engagement.
What's on Offer
Rate: £400 per day PAYE / £540 per day Umbrella Contract length: 3-6 Months Hours: Full-time, 7.5 hours per day Location: Berkshire 2 day per week on site
The Role
The successful candidate will support the Council with DSG / education finance activity, while also providing wider finance management support across budget monitoring, savings, statutory reporting and year-end.
Key responsibilities include:
· Supporting the management, monitoring and forecasting of DSG / schools budgets. · Working with budget managers and senior officers to review pressures, savings and financial risks. · Supporting statutory returns and government reporting linked to education finance. · Providing financial advice, challenge and analysis to service leads and senior stakeholders. · Supporting budget preparation, monthly monitoring, year-end and closure of accounts. · Ensuring reconciliations, working papers and financial controls are robust. · Advising on financial regulations, standing orders and local government finance procedures. · Managing and supporting finance staff where required.
About You
You will ideally have:
· CCAB / CIMA qualification, or overseas equivalent – essential. · Strong Local Authority finance experience. · Experience in DSG, Schools Finance, Education Finance or Children's Services finance. · Knowledge of DSG budget monitoring, forecasting, statutory returns and funding pressures. · Experience working with budget holders, senior managers and external stakeholders.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your availability.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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