Job Description

Robertson Bell are supporting a local authority to recruit an Interim Finance Business Partner on an initial six-month contract.

This is a specialist opportunity for an experienced local government finance professional with significant Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the financial management of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG)

• Monitoring budgets, forecasting performance and providing financial challenge where required

• Completing and supporting statutory and government returns

• Contributing to Safety Valve and wider DSG recovery and funding reform plans

• Providing financial advice to senior stakeholders across education and finance

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience managing DSG finances within a local authority environment

• Strong understanding of DSG deficits, recovery plans and funding reform programmes

• Current or recent experience in a similar role

What's on offer?

• Initial six-month contract

• Hybrid working, with a minimum expectation of one day per week in the office

• Fast interview process

If you have the required DSG experience and are available for an interim assignment, please submit your application as soon as possible as CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis.