Finance Business Partner – Technical – Interim
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Midlands based Local Authority to appoint an Interim Finance Business Partner – Technical to lead on the Council’s year-end processes and technical accounting functions.
This is a senior interim assignment focused on delivering the Statement of Accounts, managing technical finance areas including capital and treasury, and supporting audit delivery.
What’s on Offer
- Rate: 700 – 900 per day (dependent on experience)
- Contract length: 3 months initially (likely extension)
- Full-time
- Hybrid working
- Start: Immediate
The Role
The successful candidate will take a lead role in delivering the Council’s statutory financial reporting requirements and managing technical accounting areas.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading the closure of accounts and production of the Statement of Accounts
- Taking ownership of fixed asset and capital accounting
- Managing the technical and treasury function
- Leading on the external audit process, ensuring timely delivery and resolution of queries
- Providing technical accounting advice across the organisation
- Ensuring high-quality working papers and compliance with statutory guidance
- Supporting senior stakeholders with financial reporting and decision-making
About You
You will ideally have:
- CCAB / CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience leading Local Authority year-end / Statement of Accounts
- Strong background in fixed asset and capital accounting
- Experience managing external audit processes
- Ability to lead teams and operate in a hands-on technical capacity
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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