3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The Finance Business Partner will support the Head of Finance in delivering high-quality financial direction, support, and strategic advice across the Council’s Place services, including environmental and regulatory areas. • The postholder will act as a key link between finance and service directorates, helping senior managers to understand their financial positions, develop budgets, and deliver savings targets. • The role requires a strong understanding of local government finance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to influence decision-making. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Provide robust financial advice and guidance to service directorates to support effective decision-making. • Support the development and delivery of annual budgets, the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), and year-end processes. • Work closely with senior managers to monitor budgets, manage financial risks, and identify cost efficiencies. • Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. • Support and mentor junior team members, promoting professional growth and development. • Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, and statutory accounting requirements. • Contribute to financial improvement projects, transformation initiatives, and cross-cutting programmes. • Lead or support financial elements of change projects, capital programmes, and service reviews. Skills/Experience: • Proven experience in local government or large public sector organisations. • Strong knowledge of local authority financial frameworks, statutory reporting, and budget management. • Excellent analytical, technical, and financial modelling skills. • Proficient in Oracle Fusion and Microsoft Excel / Office Suite. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. • Experience of supporting transformational change and delivering cost-efficiency projects. • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop junior finance staff. • Skilled in presenting complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences. Additional Information: • Fully or part-qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with post-qualification experience. • Hours: 36 per week (09:00 – 17:00). • Location: Hybrid – 1 to 2 days per week in the London Borough of Hillingdon office.