Interim Group Accountant- High Needs Block

Full-time Finance

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide strategic financial leadership and expert advice for the High Needs Block within the Education & Inclusion Directorate, ensuring effective financial management, robust planning, and sustainable delivery of SEND services. The role will support service transformation, improve financial performance, and provide high-quality financial insight to senior leaders and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of high-quality financial management and strategic advice across Education, Inclusion, and SEND services.
• Act as the principal finance lead for High Needs Block funding, expenditure, and financial sustainability.
• Deliver budget monitoring, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance reporting.
• Provide expert financial advice to senior managers, directors, Members, and external partners.
• Support transformation programmes ...