Finance Business Partner

Job Opportunity – Interim Finance Business Partner (Children's Social Care) * Location: 100% Remote (35 Days Per Week) * Salary: DOE * Contract: Interim * Start Date: ASAP * Contract Length: 6 Months+ Key Responsibilities: · Lead finance support for Children’s Social Care and related services (including safeguarding, placements, and early help) · Oversee budget setting, forecasting, and in-year financial monitoring · Provide detailed financial analysis on high-cost placements and demand trends · Support the management of DSG (Dedicated Schools Grant) and schools funding where applicable · Identify and manage financial risks, pressures, and savings opportunities · Work closely with Directors, Heads of Service, and budget holders to provide financial advice and challenge · Contribute to the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and financial strategy · Support service transformation and efficiency programmes Successful candidates: · Fully CCAB qualified or Equivalent · Proven experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Finance Business Partner role · Strong background in Children’s Social Care finance (highly desirable) · Experience of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in complex environments · Knowledge of DSG, placements, and demand-led budgets (preferred) · Local government experience highly desirable