Senior Finance Business Partner

Interim Senior Finance Business Partner

Day rate: £350 to £450 per day (Inside IR35)Location: London, hybrid workingDuration: 6 months (with potential extension)

A large, high profile public sector organisation in London is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial support across a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.

Working within a well established finance directorate, you will play a key role in supporting senior stakeholders, delivering high quality financial insights and ensuring robust financial stewardship. You will act as a trusted adviser, leading on budget management, financial planning and analysis, and supporting the delivery of organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Business partnering with senior leaders, providing strategic financial advice and challenge.
• Leading the financial monitoring of assigned budgets
• Preparing and contributing to financial reports, forecasting, budget planning and annual accounts activity.
• Reviewing proposals and appraising financial implications.
• Supporting external budget and consultation processes and contributing to submissions for external bodies.
• Managing a small team and ensuring effective communication, development and performance.
• Promoting continuous improvement, strong financial controls and value for money across the organisation.

Essential requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
• Significant experience in financial planning, management and reporting within a large and complex public sector organisation
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present clear, actionable insights.
• Skilled communicator able to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong understanding of government finance is desirable.

If you are available immediately or at short notice, please get in touch to discuss further.