Assistant Finance Business Partner

Venn Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Assistant Finance Business Partner in London to manage budgets, forecast accounts, and ensure compliance within public-sector financial principles. The role, hybrid in nature, lasts for 3 months initially with a competitive rate of £400 per day. Ideal candidates will have public-sector experience and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Recommendation scheme for vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex finance environment.
• Strong knowledge of capital and revenue distinctions.
• Ability to meet deadlines for account monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage budgets, prepare forecasts.
• Provide high-quality financial analysis for decision-making.
• Deliver financial induction and training for non-financial staff.

Skills

Public-sector accounting principles

Budgetary control

Relationship building

Financial analysis

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified CCAB/CIMA

Job description

Overview

Interim Assistant Finance Business Partner

Based in London, hybrid

Length: 3 months initially

Inside IR35

Rate: £400 per day via an umbrella company

We're working with a London Local Authority to appoint an interim Assistant Finance Business Partner to support directorates and capital projects, managing budgets, forecasting and accounts while shaping strategic plans, improving financial literacy and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with budget holders to monitor and manage budgets, prepare forecasts, and support the Council's Medium-Term Financial Forecast (MTFF)
• Provide high-quality financial analysis to support decision-making, transformation projects and grant compliance
• Maintain accounts, clear suspense items, and support closure of accounts including producing working papers and audit responses
• Deliver financial induction and training for non-financial staff to build financial capability
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to produce statutory returns and grant claims on time
• Contribute to service planning, continuous improvement and the development of best financial practice across the Council

Experience and knowledge required

• AAT qualified, part-qualified CCAB/CIMA, or equivalent experience in a complex finance environment
• Strong knowledge of public-sector accounting principles, budgetary control, and capital/revenue distinctions
• Experience of budget creation, monitoring and closure of accounts to deadlines
• Ability to build effective relationships, provide constructive challenge and deliver to tight timescales

How to apply

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact the London Local Government Recruitment team on or send your CV to

Venn Group's Recommendation Scheme

Venn Group's "Recommendation Scheme": if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations