Senior Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Senior Finance Business Partner

Rate: £450 - £500 per day

Type: Interim, Full Time

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner to join a progressive Local Authority in Greater Manchester on an initial 6-month assignment.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Finance Business Partner will work closely with senior managers and directors to provide expert financial advice, challenge, and decision support. You will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, supporting organisational change, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability across the organisation.

Key responsibilities of the role

• Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior managers and directors
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budget management activities
• Deliver high-quality business partnering and decision support to senior stakeholders
• Lead service improvement, governance, and compliance initiatives
• Support organisational change and financial sustainability programmes
• Build and maintain effective relationships with external partners, auditors, and key stakeholders
• Contribute as a member of the Finance Management Team, supporting the continuous development of the Finance Service
• Ensure robust financial controls, reporting, and performance management arrangements are in place

Essential experience

• Qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by significant experience
• Previous Local Government experience is essential, ideally supporting Adult Social Care or Children's Services
• Extensive experience in financial management, business partnering, and strategic finance
• Strong understanding of financial planning, governance, and compliance requirements
• Experience of influencing and challenging senior stakeholders in a complex organisation
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Benefits of the role include

• Hybrid working arrangements with only one day per week on site
• Opportunity to influence key financial and operational decisions
• Supportive and collaborative finance management team
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking Local Authority

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take on a senior business partnering role within a progressive organisation, helping to shape financial strategy and drive service improvement.