Interim Head of Finance Partnering

i-jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 111,714 - 146,585; Full time

Job summary

i-Jobs is seeking an Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering in Bexleyheath. The role leads the finance partnering for Children's Services, guiding 5 finance professionals and shaping financial plans to drive service improvements.

You will work with senior leaders to challenge decisions, support savings, monitor performance, and ensure robust financial governance for residents’ outcomes. 36 hours weekly, on-site in Bexleyheath.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CCAB accountant or equivalent.
• Significant senior-level experience in finance management and business partnering.
• Experience in complex organisations, ideally Local Government/Public Sector.
• Strong skills in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience leading finance teams and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Business Partnering function for Children’s Services.
• Manage and support a team of 5 finance professionals.
• Provide financial advice, challenge decisions, and support service improvement.
• Deliver strategic financial guidance to optimise savings and efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, risks and service delivery.
• Support development and implementation of financial plans and new delivery models.
• Provide high-quality financial insight to senior stakeholders.
• Support Section 151 responsibilities through governance and strong financial management.
• Promote continuous improvement and effective financial practices.

Skills

Finance management

Business partnering

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic financial planning

Budget management

Financial reporting

Education

CCAB qualification or equivalent

Job description

i-Jobs is seeking an Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering in Bexleyheath. The role leads the finance partnering for Children's Services, guiding 5 finance professionals and shaping financial plans to drive service improvements.

You will work with senior leaders to challenge decisions, support savings, monitor performance, and ensure robust financial governance for residents’ outcomes. 36 hours weekly, on-site in Bexleyheath.