Senior Finance Business Partner- ASC

Panoramic Associates Limted; Bristol, Cardiff, Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner for a 6-month interim contract. This role involves leading financial responsibilities in Adult Social Care, including managing budget monitoring and influencing service managers on financial plans. Candidates must be fully CCAB qualified with a background in Local Government. Preferred experience in Adult Social Care and strong technical and soft skills are required. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in financial governance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Mandatory background in Local Government.
• Preferred experience in Adult Social Care, though Children's Services is transferable.
• Deep understanding of Commissioning and Social Care Payments.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial responsibility for Adult Social Care portfolio.
• Manage monthly budget monitoring and financial accountability.
• Challenge and influence Service Managers on saving plans.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Advanced Excel

Assertive communication

Education

Fully CCAB Qualified

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner – Adult Social Care

Contract: Interim

Organisation: London Borough Council

Duration: 6 Months

The Role

Taking lead financial responsibility for a high‑pressure Adult Social Care portfolio, you will move budget monitoring to a monthly cycle and drive financial accountability across the directorate.

Financial Modelling: Lead complex demand and cost modelling to project future pressures.

Business Partnering: Challenge and influence Service Managers and Commissioning leads on mitigation plans and unachieved savings.

Strategic Oversight: Manage the Better Care Fund (pooled budgets) and present alternative cost‑saving plans at DMT level.

Leadership: Line manage two Finance Analysts.

Requirements

Qualifications: Fully CCAB Qualified

Experience: Mandatory Local Government background. Adult Social Care experience is preferred, though Children’s Services experience is transferable.

Technical Skills: Advanced Excel/data modelling and a deep understanding of the linkages between Commissioning, Brokerage, and Social Care Payments.

Soft Skills: You must be an assertive, confident communicator capable of challenging non‑finance service leads.

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