£525 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Finance Business Partner will support key directorates in driving cost accountability and financial integrity across a multi-billion-pound program until the end of June 2026. This role involves governance, financial oversight, and collaboration on IFRS accounting and auditing, as well as managing financial reporting and cash flow. The position requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills, along with a background in complex financial environments. The role is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days on-site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Guide corporate governance and represent the CFO at monthly reviews.
- Review Change and Investment Papers, ensuring all costs and risks are identified and recorded.
- Collaborate on policies and enterprise reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards.
- Provide support for accounting adjustments during NAO audits.
- Manage month-end financial closures and prepare for year-end audits.
- Analyze contract spending and challenge budget holders on variances.
- Monitor cash flow forecasts and propose corrective actions.
- Work with finance leads to improve cost performance and reporting.
- Support business planning and forecasting processes to ensure data reliability.
- Facilitate processes for budget disaggregation and delegations.
- Provide workforce cost insights and challenge budget holders to achieve resource optimization.
- Advocate for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all operations.
Key Skills:
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing abilities.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, data analytics, and advanced Excel.
- Qualified Accountant with experience in complex environments, particularly in infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Government accounting requirements and budget setting processes.
Salary (Rate): £525 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Job Title: Interim Finance Business Partner
Contract Length: Until end June 2026
Location: London / Hybrid (minimum 3 days on-site)
Daily Rate: £480-£525 p/d Umbrella
Overview: We are looking for an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to support key directorates by driving cost accountability and financial integrity across a multi-billion-pound program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Governance & Financial Oversight: Guide corporate governance and represent the CFO at monthly reviews. Review Change and Investment Papers, ensuring all costs and risks are identified and recorded.
- IFRS Accounting & Auditing: Collaborate on policies and enterprise reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. Provide support for accounting adjustments during NAO audits.
- Financial Reporting: Manage month-end financial closures and prepare for year-end audits. Analyze contract spending and challenge budget holders on variances.
- Funding & Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow forecasts and propose corrective actions. Work with finance leads to improve cost performance and reporting.
- Business Planning & Budget Management: Support business planning and forecasting processes to ensure data reliability. Facilitate processes for budget disaggregation and delegations.
- Workforce Cost Management: Provide workforce cost insights and challenge budget holders to achieve resource optimization.
- EDI Promotion: Advocate for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all operations.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Skills: Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing abilities. Proficiency in ERP systems, data analytics, and advanced Excel.
- Knowledge: Qualified Accountant with experience in complex environments, particularly in infrastructure. Familiarity with Government accounting requirements and budget setting processes.
If you are a proactive finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.