Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering
Employer Location England, Knutsford, Cheshire Salary - per annum + Up to £68,300 6Month FTC Closing date 18 Jun 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Your new company
A well-established, values-led organisation operating within a regulated environment is seeking an experienced finance leader to support them through a key period of transition. The organisation has a strong focus on delivering high-quality services, driving value for money, and maintaining robust financial governance, with a collaborative leadership culture and clear strategic direction.
Your new role
As Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will lead a high-performing finance team, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting across both revenue and capital. You will play a pivotal role in supporting budget holders and senior stakeholders, ensuring accurate and insightful financial information underpins decision-making. Genuine Temp-to-Perm potential.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Leading the business partnering function, including month-end, forecasting, and financial performance analysis
2. Overseeing the preparation and review of budgets and contributing to long-term business planning
3. Driving improvements in financial systems, reporting automation, and operational efficiency
4. Supporting year-end processes, including financial statements and audit coordination
5. Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, policies, and external reporting requirements
6. Leading and developing the team through a period of change, enhancing capability and performance
7. Building strong relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders
What you'll need to succeed
8. Qualified accountant (or equivalent) with strong post-qualified experience
9. A proven track record of leading finance business partnering teams in a complex, regulated environment
10. Strong technical accounting knowledge alongside commercial and strategic awareness
11. Demonstrable experience of driving change, improving processes, and leveraging systems/automation
12. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
13. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong leadership capability
What you'll get in return
14. Salary up to £68,300 (pro-rata for interim duration)
15. Opportunity to operate at a senior leadership level and influence strategic decision-making
16. Exposure to a complex and evolving organisation undergoing transformation
17. Flexible hybrid working arrangements and a supportive, collaborative environment
18. Genuine Temp-to-Perm potential