Deputy Finance Business Partner - Children and Young People - InterimSpencer Clarke Group are supporting a Local Authority in Berkshire with an interim Deputy Finance Business Partner requirement within Children and Young People / Education Finance.This role will provide senior financial support across Education and Learning, Children''s Social Care and Early Help, with a strong focus on DSG funding, schools budgets and statutory DfE returns. The post acts as technical lead for DSG budgets, including school funding allocations and annual DfE returns such as Section 251.What''s on Offer 600 PAYE per day 769.54 Umbrella per day3-6 month contractHybrid working - 1-2 days per week in BerkshireInitial first week likely to require more onsite presence to meet the team, to be negotiatedThe RoleLead on Dedicated Schools Grant funding, schools budget regulations and local funding formula workComplete and advise on key DfE returns, including Section 251Support budget setting, budget monitoring, final accounts and financial planning across CYP servicesProvide robust challenge and financial advice to senior stakeholders, budget holders and Schools ForumManage and support a small finance team covering school funding and accountancy supportSupport Children''s Services capital budgets where requiredAbout YouStrong local authority Education Finance experienceRobust knowledge of DSG funding, schools budget regulations and maintained school financeProven experience completing DfE returns, espe