Senior Finance Officer - Children''s Social Care - InterimSpencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Senior Finance Officer to support the Children''s Social Care finance function.This assignment will focus on accurate budget monitoring and supporting the budget-setting process across Children''s Social Care.What''s on OfferRate: 350 - 400 per dayInterim 3-6 MonthsFull-time 35 hour pwRemote WorkingStart: ASAP / subject to noticeThe RoleThe successful candidate will provide financial support to Children''s Social Care, working with finance colleagues and budget holders to maintain effective financial control and support informed decision-making.Key responsibilities:Supporting regular budget monitoring across Children''s Social Care services.Producing accurate forecasts, variance analysis and clear financial information.Supporting annual budget setting and budget-planning processes.Working with budget holders to review expenditure, commitments, risks and pressures.Providing financial advice and challenge to service managers.Maintaining accurate financial records, reconciliations and supporting working papers.Contributing to robust financial reporting and effective budgetary control.About YouYou will need to demonstrate:Significant and recent experience supporting a Children''s Social Care finance service - essential.Direct experience of both budget monitoring and budget setting within Children''s Social Care - essential.Strong Local ..... full job details .....