Senior Finance Partner

Job Advert: Senior Finance Business Partner
Location: London Borough of Sutton - Civic Offices (Hybrid working available)
Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: 16th June - 22nd September 2025
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: Friday, 13th June 2025 at 3:00 PM
Reference: Interim cover - vacant post in establishment
Directorate: Resources - Supporting the Place Directorate

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and supporting key services in local government?

We're looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join the London Borough of Sutton's Shared Finance Service on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-impact financial business partnering support to the Place Directorate, acting as a critical friend and trusted advisor during a time of strategic importance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert financial advice across revenue and capital budgets.

• Support core financial processes: budget setting, monitoring, and year-end.

• Analyse financial performance and provide insight to support decision-making.

• Help manage financial risk and promote financial sustainability.

• Work collaboratively with service leads, strategic partners, and other public bodies (e.g. NHS, TfL).

• Assist with the Better Care Fund and other shared financial arrangements, if relevant.

About You:

• Part-qualified CCAB accountant or equivalent experience operating at this level.

• Proven experience in large organisations, ideally within local government.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong analytical and IT skills, including use of finance and reporting systems.

• Ability to influence decision-making, challenge constructively, and drive improvements.

Desirable:

• Full CCAB qualification or actively studying.

• Experience supporting transformation/change programmes.

• Knowledge of pooled budgets or cost-sharing arrangements.