Interim Assistant Finance Business Partner
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Contract
- £350 - £400 per day
Job Description:
Full job descriptionInterim Assistant Finance Business Partner/Management Accountant
Daily Rate: £350 - £400 per day
Contract: 6 months
Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week on site
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance professional to support a local authority finance team on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience to work closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders, helping to drive effective financial management and support informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
*Support budget monitoring and forecasting across service departments.
*Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial performance reports.
*Work closely with budget holders to review expenditure, identify budget pressures and develop savings plans.
*Support the annual budget-setting process and Medium-Term Financial Planning.
*Prepare financial reports and analysis for senior management and elected Members.
*Assist with year-end accounts, including accruals, provisions and external audit queries.
*Analyse financial data, trends and performance indicators to identify risks and opportunities.
*Ensure compliance with local authority financial regulations, policies and procedures.
*Provide financial advice, constructive challenge and support to operational managers.
*Support the development of business cases, grant monitoring and financial modelling as required.
Person Specification
*Part-qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant or qualified by experience.
*Strong Excel skills and experience using financial management systems.
*Experience producing management accounts, financial reports and forecasts.
*Previous local government finance experience is desirable.
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across service areas.
*Ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-finance managers.
*Experience supporting budget holders within a complex organisation.
*Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Daily Rate: £350 - £400 per day
Contract: 6 months
Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week on site
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance professional to support a local authority finance team on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience to work closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders, helping to drive effective financial management and support informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
*Support budget monitoring and forecasting across service departments.
*Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial performance reports.
*Work closely with budget holders to review expenditure, identify budget pressures and develop savings plans.
*Support the annual budget-setting process and Medium-Term Financial Planning.
*Prepare financial reports and analysis for senior management and elected Members.
*Assist with year-end accounts, including accruals, provisions and external audit queries.
*Analyse financial data, trends and performance indicators to identify risks and opportunities.
*Ensure compliance with local authority financial regulations, policies and procedures.
*Provide financial advice, constructive challenge and support to operational managers.
*Support the development of business cases, grant monitoring and financial modelling as required.
Person Specification
*Part-qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant or qualified by experience.
*Strong Excel skills and experience using financial management systems.
*Experience producing management accounts, financial reports and forecasts.
*Previous local government finance experience is desirable.
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across service areas.
*Ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-finance managers.
*Experience supporting budget holders within a complex organisation.
*Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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