Interim Finance Business Partner

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.

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