Finance Business Partner

Macildowie Public Sector Finance is proud to be supporting a forward-thinking Local Authority in Lincolnshire to recruit two interim Finance Business Partners.

These are exciting opportunities for proactive and commercially minded finance professionals to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and evolving public service environment.

You don't need previous experience in local government - we welcome applications from candidates from the wider public sector (e.g. NHS, education, housing) and private sector who bring strong business partnering skills, financial acumen, and a passion for delivering value for money for their local council.

About the Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you'll manage the finance relationship across a portfolio of services, working closely with operational teams to deliver high-quality financial support, challenge and insight.

You'll help services make informed decisions, improve financial performance, and contribute to a business-like culture built on accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic finance partner to service areas, building strong relationships to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Promote effective financial management and help embed a culture of high performance, commercial awareness, and value for money.
• Provide clear, timely, and accurate financial reporting and analysis to inform service delivery.
• Support the development of real-time financial management tools and capabilities within service teams.
• Lead or contribute to revenue and capital budget setting, in-year forecasting, and medium-term financial planning.
• Assist in year-end closure and the production of the Statement of Accounts, including supporting documentation for external audit.
• Identify and escalate financial risks or opportunities and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Help develop business cases for new initiatives, investments or service changes, providing robust financial input.
• Mentor and support junior finance team members, helping build skills and capacity across the function.
• Provide ad hoc VAT and treasury management support as required.
• Lead financial support for LeisureSK Ltd, including board reporting, budget management and forecasting.
• Use financial systems such as Unit4 and SAGE to deliver accurate financial insight and reporting.

Who We're Looking For

• AAT qualified, fully qualified (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA), or currently studying towards a finance qualification.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset with experience providing financial insight to support decision-making.
• Confident in budget setting, forecasting, variance analysis, and year-end processes.
• Experience from any sector - including local authority, NHS, education, charity, or private sector - will be considered.

Why This Role?

• Join a values-led organisation with a strong community focus.
• Play a key role in shaping financial performance and service delivery.
• Gain exposure to commercial, strategic, and operational finance.
• Flexible hybrid working - typically 2 days a week in the office.
• Work within a supportive and professional finance team.

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