Interim Finance Business Partner


Company 

HAYS

Location 

Devon

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Temporary

Salary 

Job Requirements/Description
Interim finance job in Devon

  • Interim Finance Business Partner - Local Government (Devon)
  • Devon (Predominantly Remote)
  • 6-9 Month Contract Immediate Start
  • Day Rate: Up to £300 per day

Hays are working in partnership with a reputable Local Government organisation in the Devon area to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to support key service areas during a busy period of change and transformation.
This is a critical role, and previous Local Government experience is essential to ensure you can quickly embed within the team and provide effective financial support in a regulated public sector environment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Acting as a Finance Business Partner to service managers, providing financial insight, challenge, and support
  • Leading on budget setting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
  • Delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, including variance analysis and commentary
  • Supporting senior stakeholders with decision-making through robust financial analysis
  • Identifying financial risks and opportunities and developing mitigation strategies
  • Supporting transformation initiatives and driving value for money across services
  • Ensuring compliance with Local Government financial regulations and reporting requirements

  • About You:
  • Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
  • Essential: Proven experience within Local Government finance
  • Strong background in business partnering and stakeholder engagement
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insight
  • Confident communicator, capable of influencing senior non-finance stakeholders
  • Experience working in complex, fast-paced public sector environments
  • Strong Excel skills; experience with Local Authority finance systems is advantageous

  • The Offer:
  • Immediate start with a contract likely to run for 6-9 months
  • Predominantly remote working, with occasional on-site presence in Devon
  • Opportunity to play a key role within a public sector organisation delivering essential services
  • Competitive day rate, dependent on experience

  • If you have the required Local Government experience and are available at short notice, we'd be keen to hear from you.
    Company 

    HAYS

    Location 

    Devon

    Employment Hours 

    Full Time

    Employment Type 

    Temporary

    Salary 

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