Finance Business Partner

Location: London

Contract: Temporary (6 month initial)

Rate: £400 - £450 per day umbrella

Start date: ASAP

*Hybrid Working*

Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. This pivotal role involves leading by example to deliver comprehensive financial business partnering services, with a focus on Children's Social Care. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial advice, ensure robust financial management, and contribute to transformative initiatives that support the Council's objectives. This is a unique opportunity to influence decision-making at a senior level and drive financial excellence within a dynamic public sector environment.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with Service Directorate management to provide financial direction, guidance, and support for developing and implementing strategic financial plans, ensuring alignment with the Council's medium-term financial forecasts.
• Support senior management and budget holders in fulfilling their budget management responsibilities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust management of financial resources.
• Interpret and communicate complex financial data in a clear and accessible manner to non-financial stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and providing effective challenge to senior managers.
• Provide cross-cutting financial support for capital and transformation projects, ensuring these initiatives are financially viable and aligned with service objectives.
• Support the Head of Finance in delivering high-quality financial advice to Corporate Directors, Heads of Service, and budget managers, including coordinating and managing a service finance team to ensure effective financial management.

Candidate Requirements

• Part/Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Proven experience in Adult Social Care finance within a local authority setting, including budget management and financial planning.
• Strong understanding of local government financial frameworks, statutory regulations, and the annual financial cycle.
• Advanced technical and analytical skills, including financial modelling, capital investment appraisal, and data manipulation.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities, with experience communicating complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.