Interim Finance Business Partner - Local Authority

Interim Finance Business Partner - Local Authority

Location: East Midlands (Hybrid working available)
Contract Type: Interim
Day 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:

• Qualified Accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in local government
• Previous and up to date capital accounting experience within a local authority
• Strong understanding of local authority finance, governance, and statutory requirements.
• Proven experience in financial business partnering, supporting senior stakeholders, and managing budgets.
• Ability to interpret legislation, advise on complex financial matters, and produce high-quality reports and analysis.