Finance Business Partner Location: London Contract: Temporary (3-months initial) Rate: 357.60 per day PAYE 400 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 (Adults) to join the team on a temporary basis. The Finance Business Partner will provide high-level financial advice and support to senior members and will contribute towards budgeting, financial planning, closure of accounts and forecasting.Main ResponsibilitiesBudgeting and Financial Planning and theMTFS Ensuring the requirements of the Council''s financial strategy are met;Savings and efficiencies are sought wherever possibleProposals for any budget growth are robust;Ensuring adherence to corporate processes and timescales;Supporting managers to identify savings opportunities/growthRequirements through data and evidence from a variety of sources.Closing of accounts process Ensuring timescales are achievedAccounting standards are observed.Budget monitoring and forecasting Enabling budget managers to provide year end forecasts which are accurate and robustundertaking high level checks of forecasts, challenging budget holders where appropriateEarly identification of budgets risks and potential savingsIdentifying mitigating actions to address budget pressuresCandidate CriteriaCCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant or EquivalentExperienced in Adults Social Care ..... full job details .....