Interim Finance Business Partner - Place

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support its Place Directorate on an initial 12-month contract. This is a strategic finance business partnering role providing operational and strategic financial support across a diverse service portfolio.
Service Portfolio
* Waste Services
* Libraries
* Transport and Highways
* Environmental Services
* Wider Place Directorate functions
Key Responsibilities
* Lead financial business partnering across Place services
* Provide budget monitoring, financial control and performance reporting
* Develop financial models, forecasts and medium-term financial plans
* Support identification, tracking and delivery of savings programmes
* Provide robust financial advice, challenge and insight to senior stakeholders
* Attend leadership meetings, boards and stakeholder forums
* Manage, coach and develop two Senior Accountants
* Support strategic decision-making through high-quality financial analysis
Requirements
* Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
* Strong Local Government finance experience
* Previous experience supporting Place, Environment or similar service portfolios
* Demonstrable senior-level business partnering experience
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience supporting Directors and Executive Directors
* Experience leading, mentoring or managing finance staff
* Strong communication, influencing and analytical skills