Finance Business Partner

I’m looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner (previously Management Accountant) to join a major London public sector organisation on an interim basis. This role sits within Operations, and successful candidates may be placed in Rail, Bus or LU‑related operational areas depending on business needs.

Key Details

• Contract Length: Until September 2026 (potential extension)
• Location: Southwark Office, London (Hybrid – 2–3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
• Daily Rate: £450 Umbrella – £529.54 Umbrella
• Start Date: ASAP
• Interview: Single‑stage via MS Teams

Role Overview

You will partner with operational teams to provide financial insight, scrutiny and challenge within a fast‑paced, stakeholder‑heavy environment. You’ll lead core financial processes, support operational decision‑making and drive performance across OpEx portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly OpEx reporting for your operational area
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders across Rail, Bus or LU‑related environments
• Own and deliver savings and efficiency reporting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Support capital processes where required
• Collaborate closely with CIP Managers and Cost Managers
• Review budgets, financials, business cases and approvals across the 4‑week cycle
• Provide clear, actionable financial insight to support operational decisions
• Handle high‑volume stakeholder engagement, including regular Teams meetings with operational leaders

Essential Skills

• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting & variance analysis
• Solid understanding of savings, risks and efficiencies reporting
• Ability to manage high meeting volumes and competing priorities
• Comfortable reviewing contracts, approvals and business case documentation
• Experience in large or multidisciplinary operational environments (transport, engineering, policing, utilities, infrastructure, etc.)
• Experience in public sector or regulated environments

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please send your latest CV in Word (.docx) format.

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