Remote Finance Partner for SEND Reform (6-Month)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Netherlands; Remote; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to lead financial governance and planning for a major SEND Reform Programme. The role requires collaboration with senior stakeholders, schools, and the Department for Education to ensure financial sustainability and statutory compliance.

You will design a new operating model, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and manage grant funding and deficit recovery efforts.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Local Government Finance.
• Experience in SEND Finance, Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), High Needs Block, or Education Finance.
• Proven track record in supporting SEND Reform or Deficit Recovery Programmes.
• Strong skills in financial modelling, forecasting, and governance framework development.
• Experience in producing reports for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a new financial operating model for SEND Reform.
• Establish and maintain robust financial governance, controls, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with finance teams to align processes with Department for Education standards.
• Lead financial planning activities, including budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Manage financial aspects of Experts at Hand Grant Funding and Deficit Management Plan Budgets.
• Provide financial support, challenge, and advice to programme leads and senior managers.
• Conduct financial modelling and options appraisals to assess the sustainability of SEND Reform proposals.
• Produce timely and accurate financial reports for various boards and meetings.
• Support the review and development of SEND funding policies and arrangements.
• Contribute to long-term sustainability planning for SEND services.

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to lead financial governance and planning for a major SEND Reform Programme. The role requires collaboration with senior stakeholders, schools, and the Department for Education to ensure financial sustainability and statutory compliance.

You will design a new operating model, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and manage grant funding and deficit recovery efforts.