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 Lilye@4recruitmentservices.com

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