Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Location: Hampshire | Contract: Temporary (3 months) | Salary: £38.21 umbrella / £34.15 PAYE Inclusive / £30.47 PAYE Exclusive | Start Date: ASAP

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Hampshire for a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will work closely with Service Directors and senior stakeholders to provide high‑quality financial insight, challenge, and decision support while leading a team of Financial Analysts to deliver strong financial governance and value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders and budget holders to provide strategic financial advice, robust challenge, and commercial insight to support decision‑making.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, business modelling, and performance analysis to support medium and long‑term organisational objectives.
• Drive financial governance, budget control, and value‑for‑money initiatives, identifying opportunities for savings, efficiencies, and income generation.
• Manage, motivate, and develop a high‑performing Finance Business Partnering team, promoting continuous improvement and customer‑focused service delivery.

Candidate Criteria

• Fully qualified accountant with experience in budget setting and monitoring process.
• Proven experience managing teams, including performance management, development, recruitment, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong background in budget setting, financial management, forecasting, and providing financial support to senior leadership teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and IT skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and challenge decision‑making constructively.

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