SEND Finance Business partner (Education)

SEND Finance Business partner (Education)

Rate: £450 £650 per day

Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Oxfordshire based - Hybrid approximately 2 days per month in the office

Overview

We are seeking an experienced SEND Finance Consultant to support strategic financial management within an education service. This role requires a specialist with extensive experience in SEND and High Needs funding who can drive financial reform and ensure compliance with national regulations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing, strengthening, and improving financial processes relating to SEND and High Needs services, while ensuring compliance with Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support SEND financial reform initiatives to improve sustainability and transparency of High Needs budgets.
• Provide expert financial oversight and guidance relating to Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) funding.
• Ensure compliance with relevant education funding regulations and statutory requirements.
• Analyse SEND and High Needs financial data to identify trends, pressures, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support service improvement and budget management.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership and education services to strengthen financial governance and reporting.
• Provide expert advice on SEND funding models, financial planning, and budget forecasting.
• Support the development of financial monitoring frameworks and reporting tools.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience working in education finance within a local authority or similar environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) requirements and regulations.
• Extensive experience managing SEND and High Needs funding.
• Proven expertise in driving SEND financial reform and improving financial sustainability.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and advising on strategic financial decisions.

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.