Senior Finance Business Partner- ASC

Panoramic Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner for Adult Social Care in London. This role requires a Fully CCAB Qualified professional with a strong background in Local Government and experience in Adult Social Care preferred. You will lead financial responsibilities, manage a team, and drive accountability within the directorate. The position pays £550 - £650 daily and is set for a duration of 6 months, with strong communication skills being essential for success.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Local Government background.
• Adult Social Care experience preferred; Children's Services experience is transferable.
• Deep understanding of Commissioning, Brokerage, and Social Care Payments.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial responsibility for Adult Social Care portfolio.
• Move budget monitoring to a monthly cycle.
• Drive financial accountability across the directorate.
• Lead complex demand and cost modelling.
• Challenge Service Managers on mitigation plans.
• Manage Better Care Fund and present cost-saving plans.
• Line manage two Finance Analysts.

Skills

Advanced Excel/data modelling

Assertive communication

Financial accountability

Education

Fully CCAB Qualified

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner - Adult Social Care

Rate: 550 - 650 per day (Inside IR35)

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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