Head of Finance Business Partnering

Civic Recruitment Limited; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting the Head of Finance Business Partnering - Children's Services for a 6‑month contract in Bexleyheath. You will lead a high‑performing finance business partnering function across Children's Services and advise senior leaders to enable informed decision‑making and sustainable financial management.

The role requires CCAB qualification, extensive senior finance management experience, and a proven track record in public sector or local government

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level finance management experience within a large and complex organisation.
• Extensive experience of leading finance business partnering functions and delivering high-quality financial services.
• Experience supporting Children's Services, local government services, public sector organisations, or similarly complex service environments.
• Fully qualified accountant with a recognised CCAB qualification (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to strategic finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Business Partnering function for all Children's Services.
• Provide strategic financial advice and support to Directors, Heads of Service, and senior stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted adviser, influencing decision-making and ensuring financial considerations are embedded within service strategies and plans.
• Support the development and delivery of medium and long-term financial strategies.

Job description

Bexleyheath, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/07/2026

Job Description

6 months contract role with a local authority

Summary

• The Head of Finance Business Partnering - Children's Services is a pivotal role within a local authority, tasked with leading and delivering a high-performing finance business partnering function across all Children's Services. This position serves as a strategic financial adviser to senior leaders, offering financial insight, challenge, and support to facilitate informed decision-making, service transformation, and sustainable financial management. This is a 6-month contract role, essential for driving financial strategies and ensuring fiscal responsibility within the Children's Services sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Business Partnering function for all Children's Services.
• Provide strategic financial advice and support to Directors, Heads of Service, and senior stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted adviser, influencing decision-making and ensuring financial considerations are embedded within service strategies and plans.
• Support the development and delivery of medium and long-term financial strategies.

Requirements

Essential Experience Required

• Significant senior-level finance management experience within a large and complex organisation.
• Extensive experience of leading finance business partnering functions and delivering high-quality financial services.
• Experience supporting Children's Services, local government services, public sector organisations, or similarly complex service environments.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Fully qualified accountant with a recognised CCAB qualification (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to strategic finance leadership.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
• Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT, United Kingdom.
• Work pattern: Typically 2 days in the office per week, but varies week on week.
• The role closes on 1st August 2026.