5 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The Finance Business Partner Adult Social Care will work closely with the Head of Finance and Service Directorate management teams to deliver strategic financial advice direction and support across Adult Social Care (ASC).
The post holder will play a key role in managing and monitoring budgets totalling 130 million including placements and Public Health funding while supporting service transformation and value for money.
This role requires strong financial leadership business partnering expertise and the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Provide high-quality financial support and business partnering to the Adult Social Care directorate.
Lead on financial planning monitoring and forecasting for ASC and Public Health budgets.
Analyse and interpret financial data to support decision-making and improve service efficiency.
Support senior management in delivering robust budget management and identifying savings opportunities.
Translate complex financial information into clear advice for non-financial colleagues and senior managers.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and contribute to effective governance and control processes.
Support the Head of Finance in developing medium- and long-term financial strategies.
Manage mentor and develop a small finance team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner within a local authority or public sector setting.
Strong understanding of Adult Social Care and/or Public Health financial frameworks.
Experience managing and monitoring large complex budgets (ideally 100m).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to present data clearly.
Strong communication and influencing skills with confidence to challenge senior stakeholders.
Knowledge of local government financial regulations systems and reporting standards.
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
Ability to work under pressure manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Additional Information:
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIPFA CIMA ACCA or equivalent).
Hours: 36 hours per week.
Location: London Borough of Hillingdon.
Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner within a local authority or public sector setting. Strong understanding of Adult Social Care and/or Public Health financial frameworks. Experience managing and monitoring large complex budgets (ideally 100m). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to present data clearly. Strong communication and influencing skills with confidence to challenge senior stakeholders. Knowledge of local government financial regulations systems and reporting standards. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. Ability to work under pressure manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIPFA CIMA ACCA or equivalent).