Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner (HRA)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner for a local authority in Greater London. This is a 6-month contract offering £600 per day and requires 1 day per week on-site. The successful candidate will ensure the financial strategy aligns with council requirements, manage a small team, and provide comprehensive financial support for housing services. Strong HRA experience and CCAB or CIMA qualification are essential. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• Post qualification finance/accounting experience is required.
• Skills must include attention to detail, strong problem solving, and excellent communication.
• HRA experience working in a local authority organization is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Council’s financial strategy requirements are met.
• Deputise for the Head of Finance and support housing service management.
• Manage two staff members and provide extensive financial planning and budgeting services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

HRA experience

Strategic financial business partnering

Education

CCAB or CIMA Qualified

Job description

Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner – (HRA) Local Government

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

About the client

Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner (HRA) 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) experience working in a local authority organisation (E)
• Strong strategic FBP experience working in a local authority organisation (E)
• Immediately available for work (E)