Interim Finance Business Partner

We are working with an organisation who are seeking to appoint an Interim Finance Business Partner for an interim assignment for 3 months initially. The role will start ASAP and will have hybrid working, 3 days on site and 2 days remote. The organisation need an experienced Financed Business Partner, to establish a new finance business partner approach. Key responsibilities will include: Delivery of an effective finance business partner support function; Supporting budget holders in; identify cost drivers, undertake cost-benefit analysis, undertake options appraisals and building business cases; Development of budgeting and forecasting processes; Medium-Term Financial Planning; Development of training packages for finance colleagues and non-finance budget holders; Implementation and maintenance of robust financial management systems and processes; Use of ICT to generate efficiencies, increase productivity and to streamline processes; Manipulation of large data sets and presentation of accurate, timely and relevant management information; Drafting of financial reports / presentations; Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team. The ideal candidate will have/be: CCAB or CIMA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience Accountant; A sound understanding of local government finance; Considerable experience of working in the financial management function of a large and complex organisation; Experience of practical accounting/finance systems including maintaining and developing computerised financial systems. If you are interested in the role, please email Toni Coates with a copy of your updated CV to (url removed) along with your availability and rate understanding in line with the above. If you do not receive a response within 72 hours (3 working days) of receipt, please assume that on this particular occasion, your application did not meet the client’s requirements for this specific role