Job Description
Finance Business Partner - DurhamFinance Business Partner - Hybrid Working - Senior Stakeholder Engagement - Excellent BenefitsWe are supporting a large, complex organisation within public sector landscape who are looking to hire a Finance Business Partner for a 6-Month Fixed Term period. This is a highly collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in shaping strategic direction, supporting senior leaders, and driving transparent, future-focused financial planning.You’ll be joining a well-established Financial Planning & Reporting function that partners closely with leadership teams to ensure financial resources are used effectively and aligned to strategic objectives.As an Interim Finance Business Partner, you’ll support senior stakeholders across a broad remit. The focus is firmly on strategic planning and forward-looking financial insight, with the opportunity to influence key decision-making.Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for your assigned areas
* Providing strategic insight, challenge and recommendations to senior leaders
* Translating complex financial information into clear, actionable messages
* Supporting business cases, transformation activity and ongoing service improvements
* Ensuring strong financial control, governance and compliance
* Working closely with wider finance teams to drive consistency and continuous improvement
This is a visible, influential role where strong partnership and proactive engagement are essential.About You
You’ll be a qualified accountant with experience operating at a senior business partnering level. You'll bring:
* Strong strategic finance capability and confidence advising senior stakeholders
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify financial concepts
* A proactive, collaborative approach with the credibility to influence decisions
* Robust experience in budgeting, forecasting, analysis and performance reporting
* The ability to work effectively across multiple service areas in a complex environment
This suits someone who enjoys shaping the future rather than focusing solely on cyclical reporting.
What’s in it for you?
* A high-impact role with senior-leader visibility
* The chance to help shape financial strategy during a key period of organisational change
* Hybrid working with flexibility
* Competitive salary and wider benefits package
* Start date: March 2026