Interim Finance Business Partner

Service Care Legal; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner for a temporary role in Berkshire. The position involves providing strategic financial advice to senior management in the People Directorate, focusing on Children’s and Adults Social Care services. Candidates must be a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with significant experience in public sector finance.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus for successful placements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Finance services, including Children’s & Adults Social Care.
• Proven ability to provide financial advice to senior management.
• Strong knowledge of Local Authority legislation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic financial advisor to the Executive Director and external groups.
• Lead complex projects, analyzing financial impacts of policy changes.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to manage budget pressures.

Skills

Strategic financial advice

Budget planning and control

Communication skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified Accountant

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Location: Berkshire

Contract: Temporary (3-month initial)

Rate: £720.00 per day umbrella | £633.23 per day PAYE inclusive | £565.03 per day PAYE exclusive

Start Date: ASAP

Hybrid Working – one day per week in office

Contact: (url removed)

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Berkshire for a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. The role is within the People Directorate, providing strategic financial advice and support to Adults, Children's Social Care, and SEND services.

Main Responsibilities

1. Act as the strategic financial advisor to the Executive Director: People, Executive Members, Assistant Directors, and external groups, informing them of key issues including legislation, policies, and initiatives.
2. Provide strategic support and challenge to ensure effective management of revenue and capital budgets.
3. Lead complex projects, analyzing financial and non-financial implications of legal, policy, and strategic changes, and recommend improvements for financial performance and value for money.
4. Offer strategic advice on developing local funding formulas for schools and top-ups for specialist provision, including consultation and engagement with schools via the Schools Forum.
5. Assess and document financial implications for reports covering People Directorate services, ensuring clarity for Members and senior management.
6. Collaborate with the Assistant Director: Chief Accountant and other Finance Business Partners to prioritize resources, identify budget pressures, economies, additional income, and alternative strategies.

Candidate Criteria

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified Accountant with extensive experience.
• Experience in Peoples Finance services, including Children’s & Adults Social Care and SEND services.
• Proven ability to provide strategic financial advice to senior management and manage budget planning and control.
• Strong knowledge of Local Authority legislation and policies relevant to these services.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

If interested, contact Greg at Service Care Solutions via phone or email. We also offer a £250 referral bonus for successful placements.

Job Info

• Job Title: Interim Finance Business Partner
• Company: Service Care Legal
• Location: Berkshire
• Posted: July 3, 2025
• Closes: August 3, 2025
• Sector: Contract
• Hours: Full Time

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