Head of Finance Business Partnering

Allen Lane are delighted to be recruiting an Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering (Children’s Services) for a London-based Local Authority to join their Finance leadership team on an initial 6 month interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a CCAB-qualified accountant with strong local government finance experience to lead a team of 5 and drive the Business Partnering function across all Children’s Services.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Finance Business Partnering function for Children’s Services, overseeing a team of 5; Partner with senior service leadership to challenge, shape and deliver service plans and cost-saving initiatives; Support the discharge of Section 151 responsibilities, providing high-quality financial insight to senior stakeholders; Drive innovative, sustainable delivery models to maximise outcomes for residents amid ongoing financial pressures; Contribute to a high-performance, continuous improvement finance culture

Requirements

CCAB or equivalent professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, ACA, CIMA); Proven senior finance business partnering experience within Local Government or the wider public sector; Strong track record of stakeholder management, financial stewardship and strategic financial planning

Nice to have

Experience supporting Children’s Services finance