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Head of Finance Business Partnering (Interim) Bexley 16

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Posted on Jul 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Barnehurst, Greater London, United Kingdom
Accountancy
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Position: Head of Finance Business Partnering (Interim) Bexley 16

Location:, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 6+ Months - typically 2 days in the office per week but varies week on week

Working Hours: 36 hours per week

Pay Rate: PAYE: £700.00 per Day

Job Reference: OR(phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

Lead the Finance Business Partnering function for Children’s Services.

Manage and support a team of 5 finance professionals.

Work closely with senior service leaders to provide financial advice, challenge decisions, and support service improvement.

Provide strategic financial guidance to help deliver savings, improve efficiency, and achieve better outcomes for residents.

Monitor and report on financial performance, budgets, risks, and service delivery.

Support the development and implementation of financial plans and new delivery models.

Provide high-quality financial support and insight to senior stakeholders.

Support the Council’s Section 151 responsibilities through strong financial management and governance.

Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and effective financial practices across the service.

Act as a professional finance lead, providing expert advice and ensuring effective use of resources.

Person Specification

Fully qualified accountant with a CCAB qualification or equivalent.

Significant senior-level experience in finance management and business partnering.

Experience working within a complex organisation, ideally within Local Government / Public Sector.

Strong experience in strategic financial planning, budget management, and financial reporting.

Experience leading and developing finance teams.

Ability to influence, challenge, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

Strong understanding of financial governance, risk management, and delivering value for money.

Experience supporting service transformation, efficiency savings, and improvement programmes.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to provide strategic advice while managing operational finance responsibilities.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed

Reference: 225407187

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Head of Finance Business Partnering (Interim) Bexley 16

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Posted on Jul 23, 2026 by CV-Library

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Barnehurst, Greater London, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Position: Head of Finance Business Partnering (Interim) Bexley 16

Location:, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 6+ Months - typically 2 days in the office per week but varies week on week

Working Hours: 36 hours per week

Pay Rate: PAYE: £700.00 per Day

Job Reference: OR(phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

Lead the Finance Business Partnering function for Children’s Services.

Manage and support a team of 5 finance professionals.

Work closely with senior service leaders to provide financial advice, challenge decisions, and support service improvement.

Provide strategic financial guidance to help deliver savings, improve efficiency, and achieve better outcomes for residents.

Monitor and report on financial performance, budgets, risks, and service delivery.

Support the development and implementation of financial plans and new delivery models.

Provide high-quality financial support and insight to senior stakeholders.

Support the Council’s Section 151 responsibilities through strong financial management and governance.

Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and effective financial practices across the service.

Act as a professional finance lead, providing expert advice and ensuring effective use of resources.

Person Specification

Fully qualified accountant with a CCAB qualification or equivalent.

Significant senior-level experience in finance management and business partnering.

Experience working within a complex organisation, ideally within Local Government / Public Sector.

Strong experience in strategic financial planning, budget management, and financial reporting.

Experience leading and developing finance teams.

Ability to influence, challenge, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

Strong understanding of financial governance, risk management, and delivering value for money.

Experience supporting service transformation, efficiency savings, and improvement programmes.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to provide strategic advice while managing operational finance responsibilities.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed
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