Interim Finance Business Partner | 6-month assignment | £55,000-£65,000 / £250-£350 day-rate | Hybrid / near-remote | Manchester offices
Interim Finance Business Partner role supporting Development and Communities services within a well-established housing and development organisation. This 6-month assignment offers a high-trust, stakeholder-facing remit with flexibility and the opportunity to add immediate value. This is a hands‑on, relationship-driven role supporting the Development services team.
The role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll act as a trusted finance partner to senior budget holders, providing clear, practical financial insight to support decision‑making. The focus is on strong business partnering, robust management accounts and effective financial support across development programmes and community-based services.
Key areas include:
Proactive finance support and challenge to budget holders
Budgeting, forecasting and business plan input
Monthly and quarterly management reporting with meaningful commentary
Financial support for development activity, cashflow and grant funding
Project appraisal, service reviews and ad‑hoc financial advice
Support for statutory accounts, regulatory returns and audit
About you
Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / CIPFA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a finance business partnering role
Confident engaging non‑finance stakeholders at senior level
Strong Excel and finance systems capability
Background in housing, development, local authority or regulated environments desirable
Able to step in quickly and add value in an interim capacity
Why consider this assignment?
High‑trust, stakeholder-facing role
Flexible, hybrid / near-remote working
Competitive rate or salary
Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a short‑term assignment
If you're an interim Finance Business Partner looking for your next assignment and value flexibility alongside meaningful work, we'd be pleased to have a confidential conversation.
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