Head of Business Partnering

Head of Business Partnering - Interim

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a London Borough to appoint an Interim Head of Business Partnering.

This is a senior leadership role focused on leading a finance business partnering function, providing strategic financial advice, and supporting decision-making across the Council.

• Rate: -600 per day PAYE (c. -800 per day umbrella)
• Contract length:
• Full-time (36 hours per week)
• Hybrid working
• Inside IR35
• Start: Early May

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a comprehensive Financial Management and Business Partnering service across corporate and operational areas.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading a team delivering financial management and business partnering support
• Acting as a key contact for senior stakeholders including Directors and Cabinet Members
• Providing clear financial advice, insight and challenge to support decision-making
• Supporting budget setting, financial planning and forecasting processes
• Delivering financial analysis that links performance to strategic objectives
• Supporting transformation and ensuring financial sustainability across services
• Improving the quality, timeliness and impact of financial reporting
• Identifying financial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies

You will ideally have:

• CCAB qualification (CIPFA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Strong Local Authority experience in a senior finance / business partnering role
• Proven experience working closely with senior stakeholders and providing strategic financial advice
• Experience supporting budget setting, forecasting and financial planning
• Ability to lead teams and drive improvements in financial management

If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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