Assistant Finance Business Partner

Role: Assistant Finance Business Partner

Type: Interim 3-month Contract

Day Rate: Between £200 to £260 per day inside IR35 UMB

Remote: 2 days a month in the office

Location: Northamptonshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Finance Business Partner to join a Local Government organisation in Northamptonshire on an interim basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational stakeholders, supporting budget management processes, and working within a fast-paced Local Government environment. The role offers a highly flexible working arrangement with only occasional office attendance required twice a month on a Tuesday.

The responsibilities of the Assistant Finance Business Partner will be:

• Supporting the delivery of financial forecasting and budget monitoring activities across service areas
• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports, analysis, and supporting working papers
• Building strong working relationships with budget holders and service managers to provide financial guidance and challenge where appropriate
• Supporting month-end processes and ensuring accurate financial information is maintained
• Helping identify financial risks, pressures, and opportunities within budgets
• Contributing towards the continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting
• Providing clear financial information to non-finance stakeholders

The ideal candidate for the Assistant Finance Business Partner role will have:

• Previous experience working within a Local Government finance environment
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial monitoring activities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to work closely with operational managers
• Good attention to detail and experience preparing financial working papers and supporting documentation