Finance Business Partner - Housing & Safer Communities
Spencer Clarke Group are working with a Local Authority in South East London to recruit an Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager within their Housing & Safer Communities Accountancy Team.
This is a senior finance position providing professional financial management and business partnering support across the service, working closely with the Accountancy Business Change Manager and senior operational stakeholders.
What's on Offer
- Rate: £317 - £400 per day
- Contract: Interim
- Location: South East London
- Hybrid Working: 2 days per week in the office once fully embedded
- Senior role within the Housing & Safer Communities Accountancy Team
The Role
The role will support the operational and strategic financial management of Housing & Safer Communities, providing high-quality financial advice, analysis and challenge to senior management.
You will also have responsibility for managing staff within your area, supporting the Accountancy Business Change Manager and deputising when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support budget monitoring, forecasting and financial management across relevant service areas
- Provide clear financial commentary, advice and challenge to senior management
- Identify financial risks and ensure material issues are escalated appropriately
- Analyse complex financial issues and provide practical, evidence-based solutions
- Support efficiency programmes, service improvement and strategic decision-making
- Ensure financial procedures remain compliant with Local Government legislation and Section 151 requirements
- Support the development of financial strategies, policies and procedures
- Manage, motivate and develop staff within the finance service
- Deputise for the Accountancy Business Change Manager where required
- Support internal and external audit requirements and maintain strong financial controls
About You
We're looking for an experienced Local Government finance professional who can demonstrate:
- Strong Local Authority / Council finance experience
- Previous staff management or team leadership experience
- Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills
- Experience business partnering with senior managers and non-finance stakeholders
- A good understanding of the Local Government financial framework and Section 151 responsibilities
- Housing / HRA accounting knowledge would be highly advantageous
- Capital Accounting knowledge is desirable
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- The ability to challenge constructively and operate effectively within a changing environment
- CCAB qualification and/or significant relevant experience
How to Apply
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
For more information, please contact Brad Robertson at Spencer Clarke Group.
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting talented professionals with outstanding opportunities across the UK.
With specialist consultants operating across Local Government and Public Sector Finance, we understand the market and work closely with both candidates and clients throughout the recruitment process.
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