Job Title: Interim Finance Business Partner, Berkshire
Client: Service Care Solutions
Location: Berkshire
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 43942f70e9fe
Job Views: 2
Posted: 14.07.2025
Expiry Date: 28.08.2025
Job Description
Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Berkshire for a temporary Finance Business Partner role within the People Directorate. The position involves providing strategic financial advice and support to the Adults, Children's Social Care, and SEND services.
Main Responsibilities
1. Serve as the strategic financial advisor to the Executive Director: People, Executive Members, Assistant Directors, and external groups, ensuring they are informed of key issues including legislation, policies, and initiatives.
2. Provide support and challenge to ensure effective management of revenue and capital budgets.
3. Lead complex projects for the People Directorate, analyzing financial and non-financial implications of legal, policy, and strategic changes, and recommending improvements.
4. Offer strategic advice on local funding formulas for schools and special provision top-ups, leading consultations with schools through the Schools Forum.
5. Assess and document financial implications for reports concerning the People Directorate’s services, ensuring clarity for decision-makers.
6. Collaborate with finance teams to prioritize resources for effective budget planning, control, and to identify financial pressures and opportunities.
Candidate Criteria
1. CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified Accountant with extensive experience.
2. Experience in Peoples Finance services, including Childrens & Adults Social Care and SEND services.
3. Proven ability to provide strategic financial advice to senior management and oversee budget planning and control.
4. Strong knowledge of Local Authority legislation and policies relevant to these services.
5. Excellent communication skills, capable of working independently and in a team.
If interested, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email [emailprotected]. We also offer a £250 referral bonus for successful placements through referrals.
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