Senior Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Senior Finance Business Partner Rate: £450 - £500 per day Type: Interim, Full Time Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner to join a progressive Local Authority in Greater Manchester on an initial 6-month assignment.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Finance Business Partner will work closely with senior managers and directors to provide expert financial advice, challenge, and decision support. You will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, supporting organisational change, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability across the organisation. Key responsibilities of the role:

Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior managers and directors

Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budget management activities

Deliver high-quality business partnering and decision support to senior stakeholders

Lead service improvement, governance, and compliance initiatives

Support organisational change and financial sustainability programmes

Build and maintain effective relationships with external partners, auditors, and key stakeholders

Contribute as a member of the Finance Management Team, supporting the continuous development of the Finance Service

Ensure robust financial controls, reporting, and performance management arrangements are in place

Essential experience

Qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by significant experience

Previous Local Government experience is essential, ideally supporting Adult Social Care or Children's Services

Extensive experience in financial management, business partnering, and strategic finance

Strong understanding of financial planning, governance, and compliance requirements

Experience of influencing and challenging senior stakeholders in a complex organisation

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Benefits of the role include

Hybrid working arrangements with only one day per week on site

Opportunity to influence key financial and operational decisions

Supportive and collaborative finance management team

Opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking Local Authority

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take on a senior business partnering role within a progressive organisation, helping to shape financial strategy and drive service improvement.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Senior Finance Business Partner role, please apply now or contact Abigail Day at Sellick Partnership for a confidential discussion.

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