DSG/ High Needs Block Finance Consultant

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.