DSG Consultant Finance Manager
Brackenberry Limited, Slough
DSG Consultant Finance Manager
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Brackenberry Limited, Slough
- Full time
- Contract
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 10 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 894486b0a2b34f67b3dcab7951788655
Location ref: Slough
Full Job Description
We are working closely with local authority in Slough to assist with the appointment of a DSG Consultant Finance Manager, on a 5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., The DSG Consultant Finance Manager is a senior interim finance professional responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and expert financial management across the Council's Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) funding, with particular focus on the High Needs Block and education finance. Working within Corporate Resources, the postholder leads financial planning, forecasting, budget management, statutory reporting, and business partnering to support sustainable financial management and improved outcomes for education services.,
- Lead the financial management of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), including the High Needs Block and other education funding streams.
- Prepare and present financial reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior management, Members, and committees.
- Support the Council's annual accounts closedown process and production of statutory financial statements.
- Ensure financial records, reconciliations, and working papers are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, data protection, safeguarding, financial regulations, and Council policies.
CCAB-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent) or CIMA qualified (or recognised overseas equivalent). - Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent senior-level knowledge and experience. Essentials:
- Extensive experience managing Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), education finance, High Needs Block, or children's services budgets.
- Experience in strategic financial planning, budget setting, forecasting, financial modelling, and financial performance management.
- Strong knowledge of local government finance, CIPFA requirements, financial regulations, and statutory accounting. Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K