Finance Business Partner

Morgan Philips Group SA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to support key directorates by driving cost accountability and financial integrity across a multi-billion-pound program. Responsibilities include governance oversight, IFRS compliance, financial reporting, cash flow management, and promoting workforce cost efficiency. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong communication and ERP skills, thriving in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex environments, particularly in infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Government accounting requirements and budget setting processes.

Responsibilities

• Guide corporate governance and represent the CFO at monthly reviews.
• Review Change and Investment Papers, ensuring costs and risks are recorded.
• Manage month-end financial closures and prepare for year-end audits.
• Monitor cash flow forecasts and propose corrective actions.
• Support business planning and forecasting processes.
• Provide workforce cost insights and optimize resources.
• Advocate for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Influencing abilities

Proficiency in ERP systems

Data analytics

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Job Title: Interim Finance Business Partner

Contract Length: Until end March 2026

Location: Euston, London / Hybrid (minimum 3 days on-site)

Daily Rate: £480-£525 p/d Umbrella

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to support key directorates by driving cost accountability and financial integrity across a multi‑billion‑pound program.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance & Financial Oversight:
  • Guide corporate governance and represent the CFO at monthly reviews.
  • Review Change and Investment Papers, ensuring all costs and risks are identified and recorded.
• IFRS Accounting & Auditing:
  • Collaborate on policies and enterprise reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards.
  • Provide support for accounting adjustments during NAO audits.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Manage month‑end financial closures and prepare for year‑end audits.
  • Analyze contract spending and challenge budget holders on variances.
• Funding & Cash Flow Management:
  • Monitor cash flow forecasts and propose corrective actions.
  • Work with finance leads to improve cost performance and reporting.
• Business Planning & Budget Management:
  • Support business planning and forecasting processes to ensure data reliability.
  • Facilitate processes for budget disaggregation and delegations.
• Workforce Cost Management:
  • Provide workforce cost insights and challenge budget holders to achieve resource optimization.
• EDI Promotion:
  • Advocate for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Skills:
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing abilities.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, data analytics, and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge:
  • Qualified Accountant with experience in complex environments, particularly in infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with Government accounting requirements and budget setting processes.

If you are a proactive finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.