Location: London Salary: £600 to £650 per day Contract: 6 months minimum

Are you a senior finance professional with a passion for strategic impact? Our client, a progressive local authority, is seeking a Strategic Finance Business Partner to provide expert financial leadership and drive innovation across the Inclusive Economy and Chief Executive Departments.

The Role

This is a high-profile position where you'll act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing key decisions and ensuring financial strategies align with corporate objectives. You'll lead on financial planning, risk management, and performance monitoring, supporting transformational projects that deliver real value for the community.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with senior leaders to shape financial strategy and deliver organisational priorities. Provide robust financial advice on complex projects, investment options, and change programmes. Lead budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting processes for your departments. Drive efficiency and value for money through innovative financial solutions. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards, and corporate policies. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Members, Directors, and partners.

About You

Proven experience in strategic finance roles within local government or similar complex organisations. Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence at senior levels. Expertise in financial planning, risk management, and performance reporting. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to lead on transformational projects and deliver results under pressure.If you are interested in the role, please contact the London office on (phone number removed).

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