Interim Finance Business Partner (Public Sector)
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to support a public sector organisation during a period of operational and financial change. This role requires someone who understands the pressures, governance requirements, and accountability standards of public services and can provide high‑quality financial insight to senior leaders.
You’ll play a key role in supporting budget holders, improving financial performance, and ensuring resources are used effectively to deliver frontline and strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with directorates and service leads to provide financial insight, challenge, and support.
* Lead on budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting in line with public sector financial frameworks.
* Produce clear, accurate financial analysis to support decision‑making, business cases, and service planning.
* Identify cost pressures, savings opportunities, and efficiency improvements.
* Support the month‑end process, ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory reporting requirements.
* Contribute to medium‑term financial planning and scenario modelling.
* Strengthen financial literacy across non‑finance teams through guidance and coaching.
* Support transformation, service redesign, or change programmes as required.
About You
* Strong experience as a Finance Business Partner within the public sector (local government, central government, education, housing, or similar).
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and operational teams.
* Strong understanding of public sector budgeting, governance, and financial regulations.
* Ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities, and deliver high‑quality outputs.
* Skilled in financial modelling and advanced Excel.
* CCAB‑qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA) preferred, though relevant experience will be considered.
What This Role Offers
* A chance to make a meaningful impact in a public service environment.
* High visibility with senior leadership and service directors.
* Opportunity to support transformation and value‑for‑money initiatives.
* Strong benefits package