My local government client is looking for an experienced and qualified finance interim with expertise in schools funding to focus on the following challenges:

The council's response to the Local SEND Reform Plan which will include assisting in more detailed modelling on the impact of recent reforms and ensuring that the council's financial systems are set up to monitor and deliver the new funding.
Improving the council's monitoring of High Needs spending including developing clearer accountability for spend on Alternative Learning Provision, Education Other Than At School and Elective Home Education to ensure that all spend is more closely monitored and reported.
Developing the council's policy on budgetary deficits in schools, early years providers and further education establishments so that the risk of deficits is reduced and, where they do occur, the council has a robust process in place.The role will be working as part of a high performing team and will add additional...