Strategic Finance Business Partner

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Business Partner to lead and support capital and treasury strategies. This interim role requires a qualified finance professional with a strong background in capital finance. Key responsibilities include developing capital investment strategies, ensuring compliance with financial governance, and delivering financial modelling. This position is pivotal in driving strategic financial planning and investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in capital programme finance, including modelling, appraisal, and financial governance.
• Deep understanding of local authority capital finance frameworks.
• Proven experience in providing strategic financial insight at the leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Council’s capital investment strategies.
• Ensure integration of capital strategy with treasury management.
• Deliver robust financial modelling and project appraisal.

Skills

Qualified finance professional

Capital programme finance

Financial modelling

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

CIPFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA, MBA or equivalent experience

Job description

Strategic Finance Business Partner – Sutton – £609/day (Umbrella)
Interim Opportunity | Local Authority | Capital Strategy Leadership

A London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Business Partner to provide interim leadership and specialist support in managing and aligning the Council’s capital and treasury strategies.
This is a high-profile role within the Finance Directorate, working at a senior level to drive strategic financial planning, support effective investment decisions, and ensure robust financial governance across the Council’s capital programme.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement the Council’s capital investment strategies and programmes, aligned with corporate priorities.
- Ensure effective integration of the capital strategy with the treasury management strategy, collaborating with colleagues across the finance function.
- Deliver robust financial modelling and project appraisal, including evaluation of financing options to support major capital investments.
- Lead on the year-end closure of accounts processes for capital, ensuring accurate accounting of all transactions.
- Provide expert advice on the prudential framework, ensuring compliance with all capital financing and reporting requirements.
- Act as a trusted advisor, offering challenge and support to senior officers and leadership on capital-related financial matters.

About You:

- A qualified finance professional (e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA, MBA) or with equivalent senior-level experience in a local government setting.
- Strong track record in capital programme finance, including modelling, appraisal, and financial governance.
- Deep understanding of local authority capital finance frameworks, including prudential code compliance.
- Proven experience in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and providing strategic financial insight at the leadership level.