Finance Business Partner for Schools

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Full time
Job Title: Finance Business Partner for Schools

Estimated Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Business Partner to join our team in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Dedicated Schools Budget (DSG) and associated budgets, providing financial advice and support to the Director of Children Services, Education Director, and School's Forum.

Responsibilities:
  1. Manage the DSG and associated budgets, ensuring compliance with DfE regulations and adherence to local and national timescales.
  2. Co-ordinate the budget setting process for the DSG and associated budgets.
  3. Oversee all finance processes related to the DSG, including allocation and administration of National and Local Funding Formulas for the Schools Block.
  4. Coordinate the annual planning and quarterly monitoring processes for all maintained schools.
  5. Identify financial risks and pressures in Maintained Schools and ensure timely reporting to the Head of Service Finance, Education Director, and Financial Monitoring Group.
Requirements:

Fully Qualified CCAB or Qualified Accounting Technician or equivalent, or part qualified with experience working with schools. Knowledge of schools finance & DSG is desirable. Candidates must demonstrate and evidence current relevant experience.

Employee Benefits:

We offer a competitive pay package, a decent pension, and employee benefits that enhance work-life balance. Our benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, LG pension scheme, learning & development opportunities, flexible working, employee support, support groups, and the 'Wider Wallet' scheme for discounts at high street stores and local businesses.



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