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SalaryOur Client a Local Authority is seeking an interim Finance Business Partner (Family Help & Safeguarding) you will work with the Head of Finance and Strategic Financial Business Partner in delivering a high-quality Finance Business Partner service to meet the objectives of the service and within the budgetary envelope.
Key responsibilities will include:
Support the Head of Finance and Strategic Finance Business Partner in the production and delivery of the 3-year Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), working closely with the Service Director and Service Managers and budget holders. Lead on the budget setting, budget monitoring and budget forecasting process for the directorate for Family Help & Safeguarding, which includes children’s social care placements and staffing costs, and providing an integrated approach to give confidence to the financial reporting framework. Support the delivery of business cases and projects for transformation and/or savings proposals working with the Head of Finance and Strategic Financial Business Partner in a coordinated manner, especially in regard of the commercial and trading advice. Undertake robust variance analysis providing evidence to support this and to support the service area in identifying opportunities, trends, efficiencies, and good practice that will mitigate against overspends that benefit both the service and the company. Work with the relevant service budget managers and finance team colleagues, to deliver the end of year close-down process
CCAB qualified with proven experience of providing strategic direction and leadership in a senior finance role.
