Interim Head of Business Partnering

Based in London, hybrid working & Inside IR35

Length: 3 months

We’re seeking an interim Head of Business Partnering who will be a key point of contact for senior stakeholders, Cabinet Members and Corporate & Operational Directors,for all strategic finance and business partnering matters.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Business Partnering:

• Lead a team of finance professionals who will deliver a comprehensive Financial Management and Business Partnering Service to Corporate and Operational Directors, management teams, budget holders, portfolio holders and other elected members as required in accordance with accounting standards, codes of best practice, the council constitution and associated financial regulations
• Provide analysis and delivering insight that links financial reports to business strategies
• Support the ongoing financial sustainability of the council by providing clear professional financial advice and critical business challenge to all services
• To drive, build and sustain trust and credibility with key stakeholders and all colleagues to ensure effective financial management is embedded, adds value, supports transformational change and facilitates the achievement of the Council’s Corporate Plan Finance Head of Business Partners are accountants who work closely with a particular business area creating a real and active partnership with both operational and management colleagues
• Their primary role is to provide 'real time' support and analysis, to be a trusted adviser and to add value that will assist in decision making
• You will be the key contact for senior stakeholders including Cabinet Members, corporate directors, and operational directors, for all strategic finance and business partnering matters
• Provide effective commercial procedures, or initiating change, to ensure key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered
• Delivering a key role in the Council’s budget setting process through advising, challenging and guiding senior colleagues across all services; identifying options to drive continuous cost reductions and performance improvement

Skills, Experience and Knowledge required of the Head of Business Partnering:

• Qualified Accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Experience liaising with senior stakeholders, Cabinet Members & Directorates
• Ability to provide a comprehensive training programme across all areas of financial and business activities tailored to the requirements of directorate colleagues

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