Finance Business Partner

Posted:	12/03/25
Recruiter:	Service Care Legal
Reference:	2911636298
Type:	Contract
Salary:	£400 - £450 Daily
Location:	London
Description:	Finance Business Partner Location: London Contract: Temporary (3-months initial) Rate: 450 per day umbrella Start Date: ASAP Hybrid Working Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Finance Business Partner to join the Finance & Corporate Services team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be responsible for implementing the business partnering function across the service and will be pivotal in providing strategic support in all aspects of financial advice for the service. Main Responsibilities To proactively lead the financial advice and support to the defined service area particularly with reference to revenue and capital monitoring including delivering savings, and the budget setting and closure of accounts processes. To ensure that financial information is relevant and balanced and is received by decision-takers at the appropriate level. To ensure that financial data analytics are used where appropriate to better inform budget monitoring and longer term financial planning. To work with services to ensure the accuracy of information input to systems and proper responses to system outputs. To regularly spend time in the designated service to become an integral part of the management team within the service area and to develop and maintain a detailed understanding of the service area being supported Ensure managers within the service areas supported receive the financial management training required to be effective in their roles and are aware of Financial Regulations (in particular the responsibilities of the Director and budget holders/managers) and requirements for obtaining the necessary approval prior to taking decisions Continually review, update and report on quantified financial risks and opportunities in the delivery unit or commissioning area supported, advising how the risks can be mitigated and the opportunities exploited. Candidate Criteria CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant or Part-Qualified Accountant with extensive experience Experience in a Finance Business Partnering role within a Local Authority is essential Experience of providing financial advice to senior stakeholders regarding budgets and strategy Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Service Care Solutions also offers a 250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive 250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.
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