Job Description
Job Advert: Senior Finance Business Partner Location: London Borough of Sutton - Civic Offices (Hybrid working available)Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)Contract Duration: 16th June - 22nd September 2025Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per weekClosing Date: Friday, 13th June 2025 at 3:00 PMReference: Interim cover - vacant post in establishmentDirectorate: Resources - Supporting the Place Directorate
Are you an experienced finance professional ready to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and supporting key services in local government?
We're looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join the London Borough of Sutton's Shared Finance Service on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-impact financial business partnering support to the Place Directorate, acting as a critical friend and trusted advisor during a time of strategic importance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver expert financial advice across revenue and capital budgets.
* Support core financial processes: budget setting, monitoring, and year-end.
* Analyse financial performance and provide insight to support decision-making.
* Help manage financial risk and promote financial sustainability.
* Work collaboratively with service leads, strategic partners, and other public bodies (e.g. NHS, TfL).
* Assist with the Better Care Fund and other shared financial arrangements, if relevant.
About You:
* Part-qualified CCAB accountant or equivalent experience operating at this level.
* Proven experience in large organisations, ideally within local government.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Strong analytical and IT skills, including use of finance and reporting systems.
* Ability to influence decision-making, challenge constructively, and drive improvements.
Desirable:
* Full CCAB qualification or actively studying.
* Experience supporting transformation/change programmes.
* Knowledge of pooled budgets or cost-sharing arrangements.