Interim Finance Business Partner

SF Recruitment is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner based in Birmingham, The FBP will provide expert financial support and strategic insight across a range of directorates during a critical delivery phase of the programme. Reporting to the Head/Senior FBP, you'll play a key role in driving cost control, financial governance, and decision-making across direct and indirect costs.

Assignment length 5 months with the potential to convert to a permanent contract.

Key tasks:

Key Responsibilities:

- Act as a trusted advisor to directorates, ensuring financial accountability and value for money.
- Lead on financial planning, forecasting, and reporting-including month/year-end close, audit prep, and variance analysis.
- Provide assurance on expenditure, IFRS treatment, and NAO audit processes.
- Drive improvements in cash flow, ACWP data, and investment appraisal.
- Support strategic workforce and indirect cost planning.

Requirements:

- Proven experience in a similar finance business partnering role within complex, high-value programmes.
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, governance, public money management, and business planning.
- Confident in working with senior stakeholders and supply chain partners.

Please get in touch if this sounds of interest.