Technical Finance Business Partner
Posted 1 week ago by Spencer Clarke Group
£900 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
East Midlands
Summary: The role of Interim Finance Business Partner - Technical involves leading the year-end processes and technical accounting functions for a Midlands-based Local Authority. This senior interim position focuses on delivering the Statement of Accounts, managing technical finance areas such as capital and treasury, and supporting the audit delivery. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with statutory financial reporting requirements. Immediate start is required for this full-time, hybrid position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the closure of accounts and production of the Statement of Accounts
- Taking ownership of fixed asset and capital accounting
- Managing the technical and treasury function
- Leading on the external audit process, ensuring timely delivery and resolution of queries
- Providing technical accounting advice across the organisation
- Ensuring high-quality working papers and compliance with statutory guidance
- Supporting senior stakeholders with financial reporting and decision-making
Key Skills:
- CCAB / CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience leading Local Authority year-end / Statement of Accounts
- Strong background in fixed asset and capital accounting
- Experience managing external audit processes
- Ability to lead teams and operate in a hands-on technical capacity
Salary (Rate): £900 per day
City: East Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance
Finance Business Partner - Technical - Interim
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Midlands based Local Authority to appoint an Interim Finance Business Partner - Technical to lead on the Council's year-end processes and technical accounting functions.
This is a senior interim assignment focused on delivering the Statement of Accounts, managing technical finance areas including capital and treasury, and supporting audit delivery.
What's on Offer
- Rate: £700 - £900 per day (dependent on experience)
- Contract length: 3 months initially (likely extension)
- Full-time
- Hybrid working
- Start: Immediate
The Role
The successful candidate will take a lead role in delivering the Council's statutory financial reporting requirements and managing technical accounting areas.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading the closure of accounts and production of the Statement of Accounts
- Taking ownership of fixed asset and capital accounting
- Managing the technical and treasury function
- Leading on the external audit process, ensuring timely delivery and resolution of queries
- Providing technical accounting advice across the organisation
- Ensuring high-quality working papers and compliance with statutory guidance
- Supporting senior stakeholders with financial reporting and decision-making
About You
You will ideally have:
- CCAB / CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience leading Local Authority year-end / Statement of Accounts
- Strong background in fixed asset and capital accounting
- Experience managing external audit processes
- Ability to lead teams and operate in a hands-on technical capacity
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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