Finance Business Partner - Children's and Schools in Bedfordshire

£600-£650 per day | 3 days per week | Local Authority | Interim Contract

We are currently working with a Local Authority seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support its Children's Social Care and Education directorates on an interim, part-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with strong local government experience to provide high-quality financial advice and challenge across complex and high-value services.

As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior operational and leadership teams, providing strategic financial insight, robust challenge and support around financial planning, budget management and service performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a trusted financial adviser to senior managers across Children's Social Care and Education.

• Providing high-quality financial analysis, forecasting and budget monitoring.

• Supporting the development and delivery of medium- and long-term financial plans.

• Challenging budget holders on financial performance, expenditure and savings opportunities.

• Providing clear financial information and insight to support strategic decision-making.

• Supporting the identification and delivery of savings and transformation programmes.

• Contributing to financial reporting for senior management and relevant governance forums.

• Working collaboratively with operational colleagues to improve financial control and outcomes.

• Providing financial modelling and scenario analysis where required.

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner who can quickly establish credibility with senior stakeholders and operate confidently within a complex local government environment.

You will ideally have:

• Strong local authority/public sector finance experience.

• Experience of working within Children's Social Care and/or Education.

• A strong understanding of local government financial management and budgetary control.

• Proven experience of business partnering with senior stakeholders.

• Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills.

• The ability to challenge constructively and translate complex financial information into clear business insight.

• Experience of working in an interim environment and hitting the ground running.

• A relevant professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CCAB) or equivalent experience.

Rate: £600-£650 per day
Hours: 3 days per week
Location: Local Authority / hybrid working
Duration: Interim contract - details to be confirmed
Start: ASAP / available at short notice preferred

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Local Government Finance Business Partner looking for a flexible interim assignment where they can make a genuine impact across Children's Services.

If you are interested and available, please apply now or contact us for further information.

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