At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance business partnering, providing strategic financial advice and supporting budget management.
- Company: Local Authority focused on effective financial leadership and community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive rate of £600 - £700, hybrid working, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for ongoing contract with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local governance while enhancing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance leadership and strong strategic decision-making abilities.
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering to lead the Council's finance business partnering function. This is a senior interim leadership assignment focused on delivering effective financial advice, strategic support and business partnering across the Council.
What's on Offer
- Rate: £600 - £700 (Negotiable)
- Contract length: 3-6 ongoing
- Full-time
- Hybrid working: Minimum 1 day per week
- Start: ASAP / subject to notice
The Role
The successful candidate will lead the Finance Business Partnering service, supporting strategic decision-making, budget management and delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading and managing Senior Finance Business Partners and associated teams.
- Providing strategic financial advice to Directors, senior officers and elected Members.
- Supporting budget setting, budget monitoring, financial planning and MTFS delivery.
- Challenging and influencing service decisions to ensure best value and strong financial management.
- Improving financial reporting, analysis, modelling and links between finance, activity and outcomes.
- Supporting transformation, savings delivery and service improvement across the Council.
We think you need these skills to ace Head Of Finance Business Partnering
Financial Management
Strategic Financial Advice
Budget Management
Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)
Leadership Skills
Team Management
Financial Reporting
