Interim Finance Business Partner - (MTFP)

Local Government

• 6 month contract
• £600 per day
• 1 day a week on site

About the client

Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner (MTFP) for a local authority in the southeast of England, outside of London.

Accountabilities

• Ensuring the requirements of the Council's financial strategy are met
• To identify savings within the financial budget to support the medium-term financial plan (MTFP)
• To be responsible for the production of annual budgets, forecasting outturns and monitoring reports to deliver a robust medium-term financial position across the Council
• Work collaboratively with Directors and Heads of Service in their departments and to members to ensure an integral part of decision making and a key player in all major pieces of work and projects
• Respond to information requests quickly and accurately
• Provide financial reports for departmental meetings as required
• Provide specialist technical advice relating to their areas of responsibility
• Provide advice and support regarding the financial aspects of local systems. To ensure processes and procedures are robust, confirm to best professional practice and provide value for money
• Evaluate legislative and policy changes and assess the financial impact on the service

Candidate Requirements

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance / accounting experience (E)
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong MTFP/MTFS experience working in a local authority organisation (E)
• Strong strategic FBP experience working in a local authority organisation (E)

• Immediately available for work (E)