Interim Finance Business Partner - Place

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support its Place Directorate on an initial 12-month contract. This is a strategic finance business partnering role providing operational and strategic financial support across a diverse service portfolio. Service Portfolio * Waste Services * Libraries * Transport and Highways * Environmental Services * Wider Place Directorate functions Key Responsibilities * Lead financial business partnering across Place services * Provide budget monitoring, financial control and performance reporting * Develop financial models, forecasts and medium-term financial plans * Support identification, tracking and delivery of savings programmes * Provide robust financial advice, challenge and insight to senior stakeholders * Attend leadership meetings, boards and stakeholder forums * Manage, coach and develop two Senior Accountants * Support strategic decision-making through high-quality financial analysis Requirements * Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA) * Strong Local Government finance experience * Previous experience supporting Place, Environment or similar service portfolios * Demonstrable senior-level business partnering experience * Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience supporting Directors and Executive Directors * Experience leading, mentoring or managing finance staff * Strong communication, influencing and analytical skills