Allen Lane
Strategic Finance Business Partner (Children and Young People)

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๐ฃ Strategic Finance Business Partner โ Childrenโs | London Borough | Up to ยฃ78,000
We're supporting a London Borough with the recruitment of a senior finance leader to take responsibility for Childrenโs Social Care, Education and the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG).
This is a key leadership role, working closely with senior management, leading an established finance team and helping navigate a challenging financial environment.
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Theyโre looking for someone with:
- ๐ง Strong Childrenโs Services finance experience
- ๐ซ Good DSG / Schools finance knowledge โ particularly important
- ๐ค Credibility working with Directors and senior stakeholders
- ๐ท Experience of financial planning, savings and budget management
- ๐ฅ Strong leadership and team management skills


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๐ฐ Salary: up to c.ยฃ78,000
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