Senior Finance Business Partner

Morgan Law; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government consulting firm is seeking an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner for a local authority in London. This six-month contract role requires CCAB or CIMA qualifications, strong local authority experience, and excellent communication skills. The candidate will ensure alignment of financial strategies and support regeneration initiatives. Immediate availability is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance/accounting experience.
• Strong strategic experience working in a local authority.
• Immediate availability for work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the council's financial strategy requirements are met.
• Support regeneration and enforcement areas as main financial contact.
• Identify budget savings for the medium-term financial plan.

Skills

CCAB or CIMA Qualification

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Local authority experience

Strategic financial business partnering

Job description

Overview

Interim Senior Finance Business Partner - (Place). Local Government. 6 month contract; £600 per day; 2 day a week on site minimum.

About the client: Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner (Place) for a local authority in London.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the requirements of the Council's financial strategy are met
• Support the council in their Regeneration and Enforcement (Security) areas, acting as the main point of financial contact for budget holders
• To identify savings within the financial budget to support the medium-term financial plan (MTFP)
• Assisting in the development of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for the "Place and NED" directorate, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial regulations
• Respond to information requests quickly and accurately
• Providing high quality professional advice on the financial implications of corporate proposals and drafting financial comments within committee reports to inform decision making.
• Provide financial reports for departmental meetings as required
• Provide specialist technical advice relating to their areas of responsibility
• 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 "Place" and "Environment" experience working in a local authority (E)
• Strong strategic FBP experience working in a local authority organisation (E)
• Immediately available for work (E)