Interim Finance Business Partner - Local Authority

Location: East Midlands (Hybrid working available)
Contract Type: Interim
Day Rate: £400-£500 per day Inside IR35

We are currently working with a local authority in the East Midlands seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner with strong experience of capital accounting to join their team and provide high-quality financial advice and support across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Ownership of designated financial areas, ensuring compliance with both local and national standards.
Act as a strategic Business Advisor to service areas, supporting effective service delivery and decision-making.
Provide expert financial advice on areas such as Treasury Management, Capital, and Collection Fund.
Assist with budget setting, forecasting, and year-end closedown, including completion of financial statements and statutory returns.
Analyse the financial impact of legislative changes and report findings to senior finance leaders.
Drive improvements in financial systems and processes across the authority.
Support a more commercial approach within service areas, including business case development for alternative delivery models.
Lead and deliver financial training and mentor junior finance staff.

Essential Requirements:

Qualified Accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in local government
Previous and up to date capital accounting experience within a local authority
Strong understanding of local authority finance, governance, and statutory requirements.
Proven experience in financial business partnering, supporting senior stakeholders, and managing budgets.
Ability to interpret legislation, advise on complex financial matters, and produce high-quality reports and analysis