Finance Business Partner - Housing & Temporary Accommodation

Location: London (Hybrid - 1 day per week in office)
Day Rate: 450- 500 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 3-6 months
Start Date: ASAP (must be in post by late February)

A London-based local authority is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to provide specialist support within Housing General Fund and Temporary Accommodation during a critical period. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial planning, cost management, and year-end processes ahead of a new finance system launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Temporary Accommodation Demand and Cost Modelling - Assess and project financial impacts across different types of accommodation.
• Options Appraisals - Evaluate and recommend initiatives to manage and reduce costs.
• Year-End Closing - Provide financial close support, ensuring a smooth transition to the new finance system.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must have extensive local authority finance experience.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong background in Temporary Accommodation finance and cost modelling.
• Ability to start quickly to enable a brief handover period.

For more information or to express interest, please contact:

Ella Butler

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