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Interim Finance Business Partner - Local Authority
Location: East Midlands (Hybrid working available)Contract Type: InterimDay Rate: £400-£500 per day Inside IR35
We are currently working with a local authority in the East Midlands seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner with strong experience of capital accounting to join their team and provide high-quality financial advice and support across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ownership of designated financial areas, ensuring compliance with both local and national standards.
- Act as a strategic Business Advisor to service areas, supporting effective service delivery and decision-making.
- Provide expert financial advice on areas such as Treasury Management, Capital, and Collection Fund.
- Assist with budget setting, forecasting, and year-end closedown, including completion of financial statements and statutory returns.
- Analyse the financial impact of legislative changes and report findings to senior finance leaders.
- Drive improvements in financial systems and processes across the authority.
- Support a more commercial approach within service areas, including business case development for alternative delivery models.
- Lead and deliver financial training and mentor junior finance staff.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in local government
- Previous and up to date capital accounting experience within a local authority
- Strong understanding of local authority finance, governance, and statutory requirements.
- Proven experience in financial business partnering, supporting senior stakeholders, and managing budgets.
- Ability to interpret legislation, advise on complex financial matters, and produce high-quality reports and analysis.
