Job Description

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