DSG/ High Needs Block Finance Consultant

Posted 3 days 12 hours ago by Panoramic Associates Limted

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
DSG/ High Needs Block Finance Consultant

London

  • Cameron Ward
  • Consultant

A local authority in the London Area needs to produce a sustainable financial plan for the High Needs Block / DSG by end of May (with finalisation in June), showing how delivery can be maintained without entering deficit.

Job Spec
  • Job Title: DSG Finance Consultant
  • Organisation: Local Authority
  • Location: London Area
The role
  • Work closely with the Finance Business Partner, SEND team, and health team
  • Analyse all relevant detail and data
  • Model and project High Needs Block / DSG costs
  • Pull together the financial elements of the SEND Reform Plan
  • Ensure the plan demonstrates long-term financial sustainability (avoiding deficit / debt position)
  • Support broader financial reviews and planning meetings as required
Essential skills
  • Strong local authority financial background and qualifications (e.g. equivalent to Finance Business Partner level)
  • Thorough, expert understanding of DSG (Dedicated Schools Grant) and High Needs Block
  • Proven experience modelling and projecting High Needs / DSG costsAbility to quickly get up to speed and produce detailed financial plans under tight deadlines
  • Experience producing financially sustainable plans for local authorities (particularly showing how to avoid / manage DSG deficit pressures)
Apply for this role

If you have the above qualifications and are ready to start immediately, please apply with your CV now.