This 4-month interim role offers the chance to step into a strategic Finance Business Partner position within a large public sector organisation, at a time of meaningful transformation. Capital monitoring experience is essential, as you'll play a key role in shaping investment decisions, advising senior stakeholders and supporting the delivery of major programmes.With a balance of home and office-based working (2–3 days in Southampton), you’ll gain broad exposure to service planning, financial modelling, and change initiatives – all while leading a small, capable team. It’s an ideal opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in fast-paced, strategic environments and is ready to take ownership of high-impact work.Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for:

• Acting as a key strategic partner to senior stakeholders
• Providing financial planning, risk analysis and modelling to support service transformation
• Delivering strategic and operational finance support for income, expenditure and MTFP planning
• Leading and mentoring Finance Analysts and Accounts Assistants
• Promoting financial acumen and understanding across operational teams and budget holders
• Preparing management information and performance analysis to inform investment decisions

What you will need:

• Must have experience in capital monitoring
• To be a fully qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA or finalist considered)
• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Finance Business Partner / Finance Manager / FP&A Manager / Management Accountant / Finance Analyst
• To be comfortable operating within complex governance and control environments (public sector or similar)
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
• To be confident engaging with senior leaders, capable of managing a small team and comfortable influencing at a strategic level

What you will get:

• Hybrid working – 2-3 days office/home split
• A collaborative, inclusive and ambitious finance team
• Ongoing support for professional growth
• Exposure to a wide variety of strategic initiatives and transformation programmes

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