Adecco
Associate Business Partner – Finance
Romford (Hybrid – 1-2 days onsite)
£450 per day
Start: 1 July 2026
Contract: Interim
DBS: Basic required
About the Role
We're recruiting for two Associate Business Partners to join a forward-thinking local authority finance team during an exciting period of transformation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the Finance Business Partnering function, supporting the organisation through its performance cycle with a strong focus on financial reporting, analysis, and in-year decision support.
You'll act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping drive value for money, improve financial performance, and support the delivery of key services to the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on financial reporting and analytical review across service areas
- Provide expert financial advice to budget holders and senior stakeholders
- Support budget setting, forecasting, and in-year financial monitoring
- Analyse performance against budgets, forecasts, and benchmarks
- Deliver clear insights to support operational decision-making
- Build capability by training and supporting budget holders
- Contribute to year-end accounts, grant claims, and bids
- Support development of business cases (less complex)
- Ensure strong financial governance, control, and compliance
- Challenge stakeholders to improve financial outcomes and efficiency
What We're Looking For
- Part-qualified CCAB accountant or AAT qualified with strong experience
- Proven experience in:
- Financial management and budgeting
- Forecasting and financial reporting
- Supporting and influencing non-finance stakeholders
- Strong Excel skills and experience with finance systems
- Ability to analyse complex data and provide actionable insights
- Experience within public sector or large organisations
Desirable
- Local Government finance experience
- Knowledge of public sector financial frameworks
- Experience contributing to corporate budget processes
Key Skills
- Excellent communication – ability to simplify complex financial data
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
- Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Why Apply?
- Competitive day rate (£450)
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunity to influence key financial decisions
- Work within a large, dynamic and evolving finance team
- Gain exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
Apply Now
If you're a motivated finance professional looking to step into a high-impact business partnering role, we'd love to hear from you.
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