Finance Business Partner and Designated School Grants Your new company East Midlands Local AuthorityYour new role Finance Business Partner/Manager - DSGWhat you''ll need to succeed We are recruiting for a large local authority in the East Midlands, committed to delivering exceptional services to their community. They are currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Commercial Business Partner to join our dynamic team on a temporary basis.Role Overview:As a Senior Commercial Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in their team, providing hands-on experience in transactional and commercial business operations. You will be responsible for managing and optimising their financial processes, with a particular focus on designated school grants.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage transactional processes within the team.Provide expert advice and support on commercial business operations.Oversee the management and allocation of designated school grants.Collaborate with various departments to ensure financial efficiency and compliance.Develop and implement strategies to optimise financial performance.Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.Qualifications and Experience:Proven experience in a Senior Commercial Business Partner role or similar.Hands-on experience in transactional processes and commercial business operations.In-depth knowledge of designated school grants.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and int