Interim Finance Business Partner

Interim Finance Business Partner | 6-month assignment | £55,000-£65,000 / £250-£350 day-rate | Hybrid / near-remote | Manchester offices

Interim Finance Business Partner role supporting Development and Communities services within a well-established housing and development organisation. This 6-month assignment offers a high-trust, stakeholder-facing remit with flexibility and the opportunity to add immediate value. This is a hands‑on, relationship-driven role supporting the Development services team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll act as a trusted finance partner to senior budget holders, providing clear, practical financial insight to support decision‑making. The focus is on strong business partnering, robust management accounts and effective financial support across development programmes and community-based services.

• Proactive finance support and challenge to budget holders
• Budgeting, forecasting and business plan input
• Monthly and quarterly management reporting with meaningful commentary
• Financial support for development activity, cashflow and grant funding
• Project appraisal, service reviews and ad‑hoc financial advice
• Support for statutory accounts, regulatory returns and audit

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / CIPFA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a finance business partnering role
• Confident engaging non‑finance stakeholders at senior level
• Strong Excel and finance systems capability
• Background in housing, development, local authority or regulated environments desirable
• Able to step in quickly and add value in an interim capacity

• High‑trust, stakeholder-facing role
• Flexible, hybrid / near-remote working
• Competitive rate or salary
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a short‑term assignment

If you're an interim Finance Business Partner looking for your next assignment and value flexibility alongside meaningful work, we'd be pleased to have a confidential conversation.