Interim Education, DSG & School Finance Consultant

Interim Education, DSG & School Finance Consultant
6 month initial contract
£600 per day (inside IR35))
Full Time
Midlands-based council (hybrid)

A Midlands-based council are looking for an exceptional Education, DSG & School Finance Consultant to join their finance team. This vital role will lead the financial management of their Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), ensuring robust strategies and actionable insights to drive the effective allocation of resources.

About the Role

As a key member of the finance team, you will support senior leadership in delivering financial efficiencies and savings targets within the DSG budget across all four blocks. You’ll combine technical expertise with strategic thinking to influence decisions that have a tangible impact on their community.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Provide clear, data-driven advice and analysis to senior management and stakeholders.
• Deliver regular updates on financial performance, including forecasts for the DSG and SEND programmes.
• Act as the lead finance professional for SEND-related financial matters, presenting at Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings.
• Regularly update the Safety Valve model with detailed savings calculations.

 
Essential Skills and Experience:-

• Minimum of 3–5 years in a finance business role, ideally within local government or the public sector.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modelling and analysis.
• In-depth understanding of DSG High Needs budgets and SEND funding mechanisms.
• Experience managing Safety Valve programmes or similar financial recovery initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively.

 
Alternatively, if our roles are more relevant to a friend or colleague, please know that we offer a senior referral scheme that rewards you upon the successful placement of the candidate, so it’s worthwhile getting in contact.
 
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.
 
PLEASE NOTE – Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, should you not receive a response within 48hrs please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
 
 If you, or someone you know, would like to apply for any of these roles, please email your updated CV to s.williams@baltimoreconsultingltd.com or call me on 0117 313 7110.

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