Job Title: Senior Finance Business PartnerRate: 450 - 500 per day Type: Interim, Full Time Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner to join a progressive Local Authority in Greater Manchester on an initial 6-month assignment.Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Finance Business Partner will work closely with senior managers and directors to provide expert financial advice, challenge, and decision support. You will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, supporting organisational change, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability across the organisation.Key responsibilities of the role:Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior managers and directorsLead financial planning, forecasting, and budget management activitiesDeliver high-quality business partnering and decision support to senior stakeholdersLead service improvement, governance, and compliance initiativesSupport organisational change and financial sustainability programmesBuild and maintain effective relationships with external partners, auditors, and key stakeholdersContribute as a member of the Finance Management Team, supporting the continuous development of the Finance ServiceEnsure robust financial controls, reporting, and performance management arrangements are in placeEssential experience:Qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by significant experiencePrevious Local Government ..... full job details .....