Interim Assistant Finance Business Partner

Based in London, hybridLength: 3 months initiallyInside IR35Rate: £400 per day via an umbrella companyWe’re working with a London Local Authority to appoint an interim Assistant Finance Business Partner to support directorates and capital projects, managing budgets, forecasting and accounts while shaping strategic plans, improving financial literacy and ensuring compliance with regulations.Key Responsibilities include:Partner with budget holders to monitor and manage budgets, prepare forecasts, and support the Council’s Medium-Term Financial Forecast (MTFF)Provide high-quality financial analysis to support decision-making, transformation projects and grant complianceMaintain accounts, clear suspense items, and support closure of accounts including producing working papers and audit responsesDeliver financial induction and training for non-financial staff to build financial capabilityLiaise with internal and external stakeholders to produce statutory returns and grant claims on timeContribute to service planning, continuous improvement and the development of best financial practice across the CouncilExperience and knowledge required:AAT qualified, part-qualified CCAB/CIMA, or equivalent experience in a complex finance environmentStrong knowledge of public-sector accounting principles, budgetary control, and capital/revenue distinctionsExperience of budget creation, monitoring and closure of accounts to deadlinesAbility to build effective relationships, provide constructive challenge and deliver to tight timescalesTo apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to localgov@venngroup.comVenn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”:

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