Head of Finance Business Partnering

Company : Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Type : Full Time

Bexleyheath, United Kingdom

Job Description - Head of Finance Business Partnering

6 months contract role with a local authority

Summary

The Head of Finance Business Partnering â Children's Services is a pivotal role within a local authority, tasked with leading and delivering a high-performing finance business partnering function across all Children's Services. This position serves as a strategic financial adviser to senior leaders, offering financial insight, challenge, and support to facilitate informed decision-making, service transformation, and sustainable financial management. This is a 6-month contract role, essential for driving financial strategies and ensuring fiscal responsibility within the Children's Services sector.

Responsibilities

Lead the Finance Business Partnering function for all Children's Services.

Provide strategic financial advice and support to Directors, Heads of Service, and senior stakeholders.

Act as a trusted adviser, influencing decision-making and ensuring financial considerations are embedded within service strategies and plans.

Support the development and delivery of medium and long-term financial strategies.

Requirements:

Essential Experience Required

Significant senior-level finance management experience within a large and complex organisation.

Extensive experience of leading finance business partnering functions and delivering high-quality financial services.

Experience supporting Children's Services, local government services, public sector organisations, or similarly complex service environments.

Essential Qualifications Required

Fully qualified accountant with a recognised CCAB qualification (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to strategic finance leadership.

Additional Information

Working hours: 36 hours per week.

Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT, United Kingdom.

Work pattern: Typically 2 days in the office per week, but varies week on week.

The role closes on 1st August 2026, apply ASAP.

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Head of Finance Business Partnering

Job Description - Head of Finance Business Partnering

6 months contract role with a local authority

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