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
- 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.
- Provide strategic support and challenge to ensure effective management of revenue and capital budgets.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assess and document financial implications for reports covering People Directorate services, ensuring clarity for Members and senior management.
- 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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