Head of Finance Business Partnering (Interim) – Children's Services
Hours: 36 Hours Per Week
Contract: 26 Week Temporary Contract
Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT
Pay Rate: PAYE £650.00 per day
We're recruiting an Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering to lead the finance partnering function for Children's Services. This is a senior leadership role, ideal for a fully qualified accountant with strong strategic, financial, and people management skills.
About the Role
As Head of Finance Business Partnering, you'll lead a team of five staff and act as a partner to service leadership teams. You'll challenge, support, and develop service plans, ensuring financial stewardship, innovation, and cost savings.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading and implementing the finance business partnering function
- Acting as a strategic partner to service leadership teams
- Developing new delivery models to achieve cost savings and maximise resident outcomes
- Managing and reporting on operational performance for the business partnering team
- Providing professional financial leadership and expertise across Children's Services
- Supporting Section 151 responsibilities and ensuring compliance with financial regulations
- Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and high performance culture
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a senior finance professional with:
- CCAB or equivalent qualification (essential)
- Extensive experience in finance leadership and business partnering
- Strong strategic and operational financial management skills
- Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team of staff
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proven ability to deliver cost savings and innovative financial solutions
- Commitment to continuous improvement and high performance culture
Why Apply?
- Strategic leadership role in a respected London Borough
- Opportunity to shape financial strategy for Children's Services
- High-impact role with direct influence on service delivery and resident outcomes
- Competitive daily rate
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
- Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Additional Information
- Work Pattern: Typically 2 days in the office per week (varies week on week)
Candidate Requirements:
- Eligible to work in the UK
- CV submission
- Last 2 Employment References
Reference: OR109200
Pay: £650.00 per day
Experience:
- operational financial management skills: 5 years (required)
- cost savings and innovative financial solutions: 5 years (required)
- finance leadership and business partnering: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CCAB or equivalent qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bexleyheath DA6 7AT
