Lead Finance Officer - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Midlands Local Authority to appoint an Interim Lead Finance Officer to provide high-quality financial business partnering support across the organisation. This is a senior interim assignment focused on delivering robust budget monitoring, financial forecasting and performance reporting, while supporting and challenging budget holders to drive efficiency and value for money. What's on Offer Rate: £400 - £500 per day Contract length: 4 months initially (possible extension) Full-time Hybrid working Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will provide a full business partnering service to senior stakeholders across the Council. Key responsibilities: Leading monthly budget monitoring meetings with budget holders. Producing timely and accurate management information. Detailed variance analysis and full-year forecasting. Acting as a key finance contact for service areas. Challenging existing practices to drive efficiencies and cost savings. Supporting and training budget holders where required. Developing and monitoring KPIs to improve financial performance. About You You will ideally have: Significant Local Authority or Public Sector finance experience. Strong background in business partnering and stakeholder challenge. Proven experience in budget monitoring and forecasting. Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge. CCAB qualification (CIPFA / ACCA / CIMA / ACA) desirable. How to Apply If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. 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 to, including your details. T&Cs apply.