Interim Finance Business Partner Interim NEW

Interim Finance Business Partner – Local Authority

Location: South East (Local Authority)
Duration: 6-month Temporary Contract | Full-Time
Salary: £350 – £450 per day Inside IR35
Start date:Immediate

We are recruiting on behalf of a South East-based local authority for an interim Finance Business Partner to provide expert financial support across a range of services.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial advice and to influence decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive financial and management accounting support across service areas.
• Lead on budget preparation, monitoring, forecasting, year-end closure, and financial planning.
• Deliver professional advice on financial processes, procedures, and the implications of policy or service changes.
• Support and challenge service managers to ensure effective resource use and value for money.
• Engage in analytical reviews, financial modelling, and special projects including external funding bids.
• Contribute to government and statutory financial returns and internal reporting.
• Participate in service improvement initiatives and develop insight through benchmarking and cost analysis.
• Work cross-functionally on both service-specific and corporate initiatives.

Essential Skills:

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent preferred), or equivalent substantial local authority experience.
• Strong track record as a Finance Business Partner within local government
• Excellent understanding of CIPFA Codes of Practice and relevant financial regulations.
• Confident advising senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic decisions.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with local government financial systems.
• Capable of challenging assumptions, driving improvement, and working collaboratively with non-finance staff.