Finance Manager Children's (Head of Finance)

This is a pivotal leadership post, providing senior strategic financial leadership to Children’s Services in a complex, high‑risk environment. You will strengthen governance, improve forecasting and financial grip, and support delivery of statutory services. You will develop strategic, business, and financial plans that deliver best practice and value for money—working closely with senior officers, the finance leadership team, and key stakeholders both internally, across the wider public sector and beyond. This post will lead, drive and embed finance business partnering support for the wider Children’s Services department, including children’s social care, education and schools. A core element of this role is leading financial oversight and strategy across Special Educational Needs (SEN) and the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG)—bringing credibility and expertise to support recovery planning, assurance, and sustainable medium‑term solutions.