Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner (HRA)

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

Job summary

A local government recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner for a 6-month contract in Greater London. The ideal candidate will ensure alignment with the Council's financial strategy, manage a team, and oversee budgeting and planning services. Candidates must possess CCAB or CIMA qualifications and experience in housing revenue accounts within local authority settings. This role involves strong collaborative work and immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• CCAB or CIMA qualified with relevant post-qualification finance/accounting experience.
• Strong HRA experience in a local authority organization.
• Immediate availability for work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the requirements of the Council's financial strategy are met.
• Support the Head of Finance in delivering professional services.
• Manage staff and provide financial planning and budgeting services.
• Lead the Housing Capital Programme monitoring.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

HRA experience

Strategic finance experience

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)