Finance Business Partner

Venn Group • TRAFFIC • Berkshire, Bracknell, United Kingdom • 2d ago

Interim Finance Business Partner

Based in Berkshire, hybrid working

Length: 3-Months (Potential for extension)

Inside IR35

We're working with a forward-thinking local authority to recruit a highly capable Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial leadership to the People Directorate, covering Adults and Children's Social Care, SEND, and Education. This is a key interim role supporting Executive Directors and Members in managing complex, high-risk budgets and delivering value-for-money services across critical frontline areas.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Finance Business Partner:

Act as the strategic financial adviser to the Executive Director: People, Assistant Directors, and Executive Members
Lead financial planning and budget management across Adult Social Care, Children's Services, and SEND
Oversee and advise on the allocation and management of the Dedicated Schools Grant, including development of the local funding formula
Produce impact assessments, forecasts, and budget reports to inform decision-making at senior levels
Line manage Deputy Finance Business Partners and help develop team capability and service delivery
Represent the s151 officer in directorate matters, ensuring high financial standards and compliance across the portfolio
Contribute to statutory financial reporting and the preparation of year-end accounts

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Interim Finance Business Partner:

CCAB-qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience
In-depth knowledge of local authority finance, particularly in relation to Social Care and Education funding
Experience managing complex, high-value budgets and supporting business transformation programmes

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Dan Williams on the London Local Government Recruitment team on or send your CV to

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