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Role: Interim Finance Business Partner Type: Initial 6-Month Contract Salary: 250 - 400 per day (DOE) Hybrid Working: Hybrid Location: West Midlands Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner on behalf of a public sector organisation in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team, providing financial support, challenge, and strategic insight to operational and senior stakeholders across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Partner with budget holders and senior managers to provide financial advice and support Prepare and present monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budget monitoring reports Support the annual budgeting and financial planning process Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to improve outcomes Challenge and support service areas to ensure effective financial management and value for money Assist with year-end processes, financial reporting, and audit requirements Support financial modelling, business cases, and decision-making processes The Ideal Candidate Will Have Previous experience working as a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, or similar role Strong management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting experience Experience working within a public sector environment is desirable Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills Strong analytical and Excel skills Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity of Finance Business Partner, please apply directly or contact Jack Rice or Adam Rouse at Sellick Partnership for more information. Due to the urgent nature of this requirement, interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Higher Education - Interim Finance Manager (Assets) - 6M FTC - Up To £46k + Fantastic Benefits - Start ASAP Your new company Leading Northwest University with a reputation for excellence. Your new role As Interim Finance Manager (Assets), you will be working in a key role providing comprehensive budgeting, administrative, financial monitoring, and systems support across operations. You will contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of financial strategies, policies, and procedures within the directorate, ensuring strong and effective financial control. You will also have responsibility for managing a team of 3 finance assistants. This role is a 6month FTC with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in office and 2 days WFH. Please note, due to the urgency of this role, only candidates who are immediately available or on a short notice period will be considered. What you'll need to succeed - You will be a qualified Accountant or Finalist (CIMA / ACA / CIPFA / ACCA level), although candidates with the relevant experience and who are actively pursuing their accountancy qualification will also be considered.- Candidates with a background in large, complex organisations and / or Public sector will be well suited to this role.- A proven history of preparing and producing management accounts and supporting with month-end / year-end is essential.- You will be hands-on and able to add immediate support and impact as the team heads into a busy year-end period.- You will be a confident and effective communicator with colleagues at all levels (including non-finance) and able to work collaboratively whilst managing your workload in an effective and timely manner. - You will have experience of line managing or developing a small finance team. What you'll get in return A fantastic opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment, offering flexible hybrid working and a competitive salary of up to £46k with excellent benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Georgia Wilson at Hays. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Interim SAP PSCD Finance Consultant Hybrid Working 6Months Up to £470 Daily Rate Your new company You'll be joining a leading consultancy delivering one of the largest SAP Tax & Revenue Management (TRM) programmes globally. The team is a well-established SAP delivery unit with ambitious growth plans, supporting complex, high-profile public sector transformations. You'll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly influence large-scale SAP solutions. Your new role As a SAP PSCD Finance Consultant, you'll play a key role in delivering enhancements and project work across a major SAP TRM solution. You'll be responsible for: Leading and contributing to end-to-end SAP FI-CA / PSCD solution delivery Engaging with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements Producing functional specifications, blueprints, and design documentation Configuring SAP solutions to meet business needs Supporting build, testing, and deployment into live environments Working closely with finance, developers, testers, and wider delivery teams This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to shape complex SAP solutions in a large-scale programme environment. What you'll need to succeed Understanding of UK financial/accounting processes Strong experience in SAP PSCD or FI-CA Exposure to SAP TRM (highly desirable) Proven end-to-end project lifecycle experience Background in public sector or regulated industries (utilities, telecoms, insurance, etc.) Strong client-facing consulting skills Experience with configuration, testing, and documentation What you'll get in return £470 daily rate (PAYE/UMB) Initial 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension Hybrid working (2 days onsite) Opportunity to work on a high-profile, large-scale SAP programme Exposure to cutting-edge SAP TRM solutions A strong, collaborative delivery environment with long-term prospects What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team.

Robertson Bell are supporting a large, complex, organisation based in South Essex to recruit an Interim Year End Accountant. This person will work closely with the Head of Finance through a critical period and take lead on much of the work required to deliver timely and accurate statutory accounts. This is a hybrid role with the option to work across a couple of office locations, ideally three days per week although there is flexibility on this if required. The contract is expected to last at least three months. Key responsibilities will include: Leading on the delivery of the year-end process in conjunction with the Head of Finance Preparing statutory accounts and supporting disclosures Acting as the primary contact for external auditors and managing audit requests Preparing audit working papers and supporting schedules Ensuring balance sheet reconciliations and controls are maintained Preparing and submitting VAT returns to HMRC Managing partial exemption calculations and associated reporting Supporting accounting across the organisation and its trading subsidiary entities Identifying opportunities to strengthen financial controls and processes The successful candidate will: Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Have proven experience delivering statutory accounts and year-end processes Have experience acting as a key contact throughout external audits Have experience preparing and submitting VAT returns Ideally have exposure to partial exemption calculations Have experience within the non-profit or public sectors Be capable of operating independently and providing expertise from day one Our client is working to a quick turnaround, with candidates needing to be available immediately or on a weeks notice. CVs are being reviewed upon receipt so, please don't hesiatet to submit your application now. The role falls within IR35 and will be paid via an Umbrella Company.

Senior Finance Job - Public Sector Job - Project Accountant - ACC/CIMA/CIPFA Role Purpose Establish strong systems, processes, and controls for managing and disbursing grant funding within a major social housing programme. The interim post-holder will oversee grant payments, reconciliation, and compliance, working closely with internal finance teams and the lead grant recipient. Key Responsibilities Grant Management - Coordinate grant payments, act as the main contact for financial requirements, and ensure compliance with funding rules. Financial Tracking - Build and maintain a centralised grant-payment tracker (initially spreadsheets, later potentially software). Reconcile payments against approved allocations and resolve discrepancies. Process & Controls Development - Review existing finance processes, identify risks, and introduce improved tools and templates for payment requests, evidence requirements, and reconciliation. Produce financial reports (e.g., payments by member, undisbursed funds) to support programme oversight. Qualifications Finance Qualification - Fully or partly qualified in a recognised finance/accountancy discipline (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) Technical Skills - Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software. Relevant Experience - Background in project support or finance business partnering; grant-funding experience beneficial but not essential. Process Design - Demonstrated ability to design and implement financial processes and controls.

Interim finance job in Devon Interim Finance Business Partner - Local Government (Devon) Devon (Predominantly Remote) 6-9 Month Contract Immediate Start Day Rate: Up to £300 per day Hays are working in partnership with a reputable Local Government organisation in the Devon area to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to support key service areas during a busy period of change and transformation. This is a critical role, and previous Local Government experience is essential to ensure you can quickly embed within the team and provide effective financial support in a regulated public sector environment. Key Responsibilities:Acting as a Finance Business Partner to service managers, providing financial insight, challenge, and supportLeading on budget setting, forecasting, and financial planning processesDelivering accurate and timely financial reporting, including variance analysis and commentarySupporting senior stakeholders with decision-making through robust financial analysisIdentifying financial risks and opportunities and developing mitigation strategiesSupporting transformation initiatives and driving value for money across servicesEnsuring compliance with Local Government financial regulations and reporting requirements About You:Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)Essential: Proven experience within Local Government financeStrong background in business partnering and stakeholder engagementExcellent analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insightConfident communicator, capable of influencing senior non-finance stakeholdersExperience working in complex, fast-paced public sector environmentsStrong Excel skills; experience with Local Authority finance systems is advantageous The Offer:Immediate start with a contract likely to run for 6-9 monthsPredominantly remote working, with occasional on-site presence in DevonOpportunity to play a key role within a public sector organisation delivering essential servicesCompetitive day rate, dependent on experience If you have the required Local Government experience and are available at short notice, we'd be keen to hear from you.

12Month FTC Housing Org North Manchester Hybrid Up to £80,000 Senior FBP Your new company You will be joining a large, purpose-led organisation operating at scale across the UK, delivering essential services to a significant and diverse customer base. With a strong focus on reinvesting into its operations and improving outcomes, the business combines commercial discipline with long-term strategic thinking. Following a recent restructure within finance, the organisation is strengthening its partnering and performance capability by creating a more defined separation between reporting and commercial insight. This hire is a key part of that evolution, offering the opportunity to join during a period of transformation and help shape how finance supports the wider business. Your new role As Senior Finance Partner, you will take on a highly visible leadership position within the finance function, acting as the head of service for your area and owning both the strategic and operational delivery of finance partnering. This is a 12-month fixed-term role with strong potential for extension or permanency depending on business needs. Reporting into a Head of Finance Partnering & Performance, you will sit within a developing structure that includes Finance Partners and junior finance staff, with responsibility for both delivery and people leadership. Your core responsibilities will include: Leading business partnering activity across your function, providing meaningful financial insight and challengeOwning budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and relevance for decision-makingDeveloping and driving KPIs and performance metrics, linking financial outcomes to operational deliveryIdentifying risks and opportunities, and putting in place clear mitigation or optimisation strategiesWorking closely with senior stakeholders, including C-suite, to influence decisions and improve financial performanceManaging and developing a small team, with scope for future growth as the structure evolvesSupporting ongoing improvements to systems, reporting, and finance processesThis is a genuinely strategic partnering role, suited to someone who can go beyond the numbers and play an active role in shaping outcomes. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will need to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA - UK recognised) with proven experience operating in a senior business partnering capacity within a complex organisation. You'll bring a strong balance of technical capability and commercial acumen, but what will really set you apart is your ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at a senior level. Key experience and attributes include: Demonstrable success in a true business partnering role, not just management accounting Strong experience engaging with senior leadership and presenting financial insight confidently Ability to identify financial risks and opportunities and translate them into actionable strategies Proven line management experience, with the confidence to lead, coach, and handle difficult conversations Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to connect financial data to broader business performance Resilience, proactivity, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment Strong Excel skills, with experience of financial systems (Oracle or similar desirable) Candidates from both public and private sector backgrounds will be considered, provided they can demonstrate strong transferable partnering and strategic finance experience. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary of up to £80,897, alongside the opportunity to step into a high-impact role with genuine ownership and visibility. The role offers a hybrid working model, with three days per week in the office (set expectation), and exposure to senior decision-making at a critical time for the finance function. Beyond the package, this is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping a modern finance partnering function, gaining valuable leadership experience and positioning yourself for longer-term progression, whether through extension or a permanent opportunity. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester.

Interim Finance Manager - Acute & Diagnostics Location: Dumfries (occasional office attendance) Contract: 12 weeks Rate: 280/day (Inside IR35) We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to provide financial leadership on a 12-week interim basis. You'll manage a small team, deliver financial reporting, and support strategic decision-making, including secondary care prescribing and service change business cases. What you'll do: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Produce management reports and provide expert financial advice to senior managers. Manage and develop a team of 5 accountants. Support projects including Remobilisation and Recovery Plans. Analyse complex financial data and communicate insights to non-financial stakeholders. What you'll need: CCAB qualified/finalist (or equivalent) with strong accounting knowledge. 3+ years' senior management accounting experience (public sector experience desirable). Advanced Excel and financial reporting system skills. Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills. Apply now with your CV and a brief covering note.

Interim Finance Manager Featherstone - £50-55k 6 months OverviewWe are seeking a proactive and commercially astute Finance Manager to join a dynamic Multi Academy Trust. This role is pivotal in supporting the financial operations of multiple schools within the Trust, with a particular focus on business partnering, stakeholder engagement, and strategic financial oversight.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Reporting Lead the financial management of the Trust's lead school, overseeing a budget of approximately £5 million. Initially responsible for the finances of two smaller schools, with scope to expand across the Trust. Prepare and present monthly management accounts, including detailed commentaries and variance analysis. Develop and maintain robust forecasting models and annual budgets in collaboration with school leadership teams. Ensure timely and accurate VAT returns and compliance with HMRC regulations. Maintain strong balance sheet controls, including reconciliations and financial integrity checks. Project Finance Oversee financial planning, monitoring, and reporting for capital projects, including a £3 million building works programme across two schools. Liaise with contractors, project managers, and internal stakeholders to ensure financial accountability and value for money. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to Headteachers, Deputy Heads, and senior leadership teams, providing financial insights to support decision-making. Monitor and advise on discretionary spending by school leaders, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and internal policies. Build strong relationships across the Trust to promote financial awareness and accountability. Audit & Compliance Lead the year-end audit process, preparing schedules, liaising with external auditors, and ensuring statutory compliance. Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures across the Trust. Person SpecificationEssential Proven experience in a finance role within education, public sector, or a similarly regulated environment. Strong understanding of budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple sites. Experience with capital project finance and audit preparation. Desirable Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA). Experience within a Multi Academy Trust or school finance environment. Knowledge of academy financial regulations and ESFA reporting requirements. #

Flexible finance contract work across Bristol & Bath The Hays Bristol & Bath senior finance team is seeking experienced senior finance, interim, contract, and project accountants for flexible work opportunities for the rest of 2025. We collaborate with a diverse range of private and public sector organisations, from SMEs to medium-sized enterprises and PLC companies in the local area. What We Offer: Flexible/hybrid working arrangements Competitive day rates Introduction to local businesses Ability to start quickly with a seamless registration process A local, credible market expert as your 1-1 consultant throughout Consistent aftercare and support Reasons for bookings include: Covering gaps during a permanent recruitment process Unexpected sickness/absence Busy periods Specific projects Backfilling seconded staff Planning new roles Supporting mergers, acquisitions, or sales Roles supported include: CFO/Chief Financial Officer Head of Finance/Finance Director Financial Controller/Group Financial Controller Finance Manager/Group Finance Manager Finance Business Partner/Senior Finance Business Partner Head of FP&A/FP&A Manager/Senior FP&A Management Accountant Financial Accountant/Technical Support Finance Analyst/FP&A Support Project Accountant/Systems Accountant If you are seeking interim & contract accounting work in Bristol & Bath and want to discuss how we can support you, please don't hesitate to send across your CV. We can arrange an introduction call to explore opportunities further with your local consultant, Charles Maidment. #

3-6 month interim finance contract Interim Opportunity: Local Government Accountant £350-£450/day 3-6-Month Contract Start ASAP We're currently seeking an experienced Local Government Accountant for a high-impact task and finish project with a well-established public sector organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is confident delivering tangible outcomes within tight timeframes. Contract Length: 3-6 months Rate: £350-£450 per day (outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Key Deliverables: Design and implement a robust monthly Budget Monitoring Process, working closely with Service Managers and Portfolio Holders Provide hands-on support with Budget Preparation for the 2026-27 financial year Ensure financial processes align with best practice and statutory requirements Essential Experience: Proven track record within District, City, or Borough Councils Strong working knowledge of Civica Financials Ability to work independently and liaise effectively with senior stakeholders Comfortable navigating both strategic and operational finance tasks This role is ideal for a seasoned public sector accountant who can hit the ground running and deliver meaningful improvements in a short timeframe. If you're available immediately and have the relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Interim Cost Financial Controller job in Somerset Interim Cost Financial Controller Location: Taunton area (3 days a week in the office) Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Pay information: £24.54ph Type: Temporary - ASAP Start Sector: Public Sector Organisation About the Role: Hays are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Interim Cost Financial Controller to join our clients team. In this key role within this public sector organisation, you will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other finance staff to deliver an effective financial management service across the organisation. You will be responsible for overseeing financial controls and reporting related to business costs below gross margin, aiding decision-making and financial planning. Key Responsibilities: Lead financial control and reporting processes for costs below gross margin, collaborating with managers to prepare realistic budgets and forecasts.Conduct thorough reviews of spending against budgets, providing analysis and support to enhance resource efficiency.Support the annual preparation of the Corporate Plan by working with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and senior managers to identify resource requirements.Play a pivotal role in the monthly calculation and posting of journals for accruals and prepayments, ensuring accurate financial reporting.Prepare and present financial management information, including monthly management accounts and performance reports.Mentor and support a management accountant in delivering the responsibilities of this role.Identify and highlight any corporate-level business risks to the ELT, ensuring proactive risk management strategies are in place. Ideal Candidate:Strong financial management expertise and the ability to provide insightful financial guidance.Excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail to challenge assumptions and drive efficiency.A proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver results.Experience in budget preparation, financial controls, and management reporting.Qualified in ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent)Experience with SAP and Excel Why Apply?Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment within the public sector.Contribute to the growth and development of a forward-thinking organisation.Engage in meaningful projects that support the organisation's strategic goals. #