Finance Business Partner - Children''s Services up to £600 a day, remorse working Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to join the Children''s Services finance team on a 6-month contract on a mainly remote working basis.This is a pivotal role in supporting strategic financial management and decision-making across a high-profile service area. Due to demand, the Children''s Social Care Budget is the most pressurised area of spending for the council, and you will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure financial sustainability, value for money, and improved outcomes for children and families.The budgets are under additional scrutiny and there is a lot of additional reporting and tracking of placements.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert financial support to Children''s Services leadershipLead budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting processesDeliver insightful cost and activity analysis to inform service planningEnsure compliance with year-end procedures and general ledger accuracyAct as a trusted advisor to Directors and Heads of ServiceCandidate ProfileCCAB-qualified accountant or equivalent experience in Children''s or Adults Social Care financeStrong background in local authority financeAdvanced Excel and financial modelling skillsConfident communicator with senior stakeholders and external partnersAble to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentWhat you need to do nowIf you''re int