Interim Finance Business Partner

Morgan Law; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner for a local authority in Greater London. This role involves managing finance strategies, supporting the Head of Finance, and overseeing staff to ensure robust financial practices. Candidates should be CCAB or CIMA qualified with strategic experience in local authority settings. The contract is for 6 months, offering £600 per day with a flexible onsite requirement. Immediate availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience in finance/accounting.
• Strong HRA or General Fund experience in local authority.
• Strong strategic FBP experience in local authority.
• Immediately available for work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Council's financial strategy.
• Support Head of Finance in delivering services.
• Manage staff and oversee financial planning.
• Lead Housing Capital Programme monitoring.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Education

CCAB or CIMA Qualified

Job description

Interim Finance Business Partner - (Housing)

Local Government

6 month contract
£600 per day
1 day a week on site

Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner - (Housing) for a local authority in the London area.

Accountabilities

• Ensuring the requirements of the Council's financial strategy are met
• Deputise for and support the Head of Finance to deliver an expert professional service to the Housing service area in order to support the development, management and delivery of Council services
• Support the creation and monitoring of the Councils HRA 30 Year Business Plan
• Manage two staff
• Provide a broad range of strategic, corporate, and departmental financial planning, and budgeting services
• Support the long-term Capital Investment Strategy and lead on the Housing Capital Programme monitoring and capital financing
• Work collaboratively with Directors and Heads of Service in their departments and to members to ensure an integral part of decision making and a key player in all major pieces of work and projects
• Provide advice and support regarding the financial aspects of local systems. To ensure processes and procedures are robust, confirm to best professional practice and provide value for money
• Evaluate legislative and policy changes and assess the financial impact on the service

Candidate Requirements

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance / accounting experience (E)
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong HRA (Housing, Revenue, Accounts) or General Fund experience working in a local authority organisation (E)
• Strong strategic FBP experience working in a local authority organisation (E)
• Immediately available for work (E)

Equality & Diversity Statement

Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate's merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy