Interim Finance Business Partner
11 days ago
London
Finance Business Partner - Public SectorGeneric Responsibilities • Build strong working relationships with Service Managers, providing support, advice, and constructive challenge to aid decision-making., • Lead, support, and train the service finance team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused financial services., • Provide accurate, timely financial advice to Members, Directors, senior managers, and Finance colleagues., • Coordinate revenue and capital budget preparation in line with corporate processes., • Support budget managers in setting budgets, analysing trends, understanding cost drivers, and delivering MTFS savings., • Quality-assure forecasts and produce accurate monthly monitoring reports, highlighting variances, risks, and required actions., • Present monthly budget monitoring to Directorate/Divisional Management Teams and meet regularly with the Finance Business Partner to review financial positions., • Deliver financial training to service and budget managers., • Complete statutory financial and statistical returns and maintain accurate records for grant claims., • Lead and coordinate year-end closedown tasks and provide information for the Statement of Accounts., • Advise on financial implications of legislative, policy, or service changes., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory guidance, and financial regulations., • Contribute to improvement and transformation projects., • Maintain continuous professional development and stay updated on best practice., • Conduct performance appraisals for senior finance officers., • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the post.Essential Requirements, • Strong knowledge of local authority financial management, processes, and the wider financial and legislative framework., • Understanding of the service directorate's business and legislative context., • Proven experience delivering the core duties of the role., • Experience producing accurate, timely reports for senior managers., • Experience in local authority budget setting, including capital and revenue monitoring., • Demonstrated use of continuous improvement in financial management., • Experience managing or supervising staff., • CCAB-qualified accountant (or near-finalist with substantial relevant experience)., • Evidence of ongoing professional development., • Excellent numerical and analytical skills, able to interpret and present financial analysis clearly., • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (including VLOOKUP and pivot tables)., • Advanced ability to extract and interpret data from a General Ledger system to support budget holders., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, including working with senior management., • Ability to provide constructive challenge and influence decisions., • Commitment to continuous learning for self and others.