Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner - Capital

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Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner - Capital

6 month contract
£(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35)
Local Authority
Hybrid working arrangements, London Office

About the client
Morgan Law are seeking an Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner - Capital for a Local Authority in the London area.

Accountabilities

Act as the strategic lead finance business partner for the Council's capital programme across the General Fund and HRA, supporting Corporate Directors and informing Cabinet-level decision-making
Direct complex capital monitoring, forecasting, and year-end closedown processes, acting as the senior finance lead for high-value regeneration, housing, and infrastructure programmes
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights, constructively challenging senior stakeholders on affordability, risk, slippage, and delivery assumptions
Provide expert advice on capital accounting, financial regulations, governance, and compliance with the CIPFA Code
Resolve post-implementation reporting issues by developing independent reconciliation and monitoring models, ensuring accurate tracking of capital expenditure and strengthening management confidence
Design and enhance capital tracking and reconciliation models to bridge gaps between project systems and the General Ledger, supporting audit assurance
Lead and coordinate a finance team, setting priorities, managing performance, and ensuring delivery against statutory and corporate deadlines
Contribute to MTFS development, productivity and savings initiatives, funding strategies, and cross-cutting transformation programmes
Deputise for senior finance leadership, representing finance in high-level meetings with Directors and key stakeholders

Candidate Requirements (Essential)

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Proven experience in local government finance, particularly within Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and capital accounting.
Strong financial modelling (MS Excel) and analysis skills, with experience in ERP systems and Power BI
Ability to convey complex financial data to non-finance professionals and senior leadership
Experience leading on the preparation and management of Councils capital accounting, including the accurate recording of all capital transactions
Campaign Timeline
This is an urgent post and is open until filled.

Equality & Diversity Statement
Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate's merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy
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Location:
London
Salary:
£550 - £600 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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