Interim Finance Business Partner - Local Authority
Location: East Midlands (Hybrid working available)Contract Type: InterimDay Rate: £400-£500 per day Inside IR35
We are currently working with a local authority in the East Midlands seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner with strong experience of capital accounting to join their team and provide high-quality financial advice and support across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ownership of designated financial areas, ensuring compliance with both local and national standards.
* Act as a strategic Business Advisor to service areas, supporting effective service delivery and decision-making.
* Provide expert financial advice on areas such as Treasury Management, Capital, and Collection Fund.
* Assist with budget setting, forecasting, and year-end closedown, including completion of financial statements and statutory returns.
* Analyse the financial impact of legislative changes and report findings to senior finance leaders.
* Drive improvements in financial systems and processes across the authority.
* Support a more commercial approach within service areas, including business case development for alternative delivery models.
* Lead and deliver financial training and mentor junior finance staff.
Essential Requirements:
1. Qualified Accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with significant post...