Head Of Finance Business Partnering

Head of Finance Business Partnering - Interim 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. * Acting as senior finance business partner for Corporate Services / Transformation. About You You will ideally have: * Full CCAB qualification or equivalent - essential. * Significant post-qualified finance experience in a large, complex organisation. * Strong Local Authority finance experience at senior level. * Proven experience leading finance business partnering teams. * Strong knowledge of budget setting, monitoring, MTFS and financial planning. * Experience advising senior stakeholders, Directors and elected Members. * Ability to work in a political environment and support complex organisational change. How to Apply If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required pay rate and pay type, either PAYE or Umbrella. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. INDSCGBR We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300. If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV , including your details. T&Cs apply.