Interim Group Accountant- High Needs Block

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority Job Purpose To provide strategic financial leadership and expert advice for the High Needs Block within the Education & Inclusion Directorate, ensuring effective financial management, robust planning, and sustainable delivery of SEND services. The role will support service transformation, improve financial performance, and provide high-quality financial insight to senior leaders and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the provision of high-quality financial management and strategic advice across Education, Inclusion, and SEND services. Act as the principal finance lead for High Needs Block funding, expenditure, and financial sustainability. Deliver budget monitoring, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance reporting. Provide expert financial advice to senior managers, directors, Members, and external partners. Support transformation programmes through business cases, options appraisals, and financial analysis. Identify financial ris...