Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner 6 Month Contract | £525 - £540 per day (umbrella) | London, Hybrid   As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in driving accountability, cost control, and informed decision‑making. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and effective performance management of both direct and indirect costs.   Key Responsibilities Provide financial challenge, assurance, and governance across supported directorates Act as the CFO’s representative in monthly review meetings Review and endorse Change and Investment Papers, ensuring risks, opportunities, and programme impacts are fully understood Provide guidance on IFRS accounting treatment and support NAO audit requirements Oversee month‑end close, year‑end preparation, and financial reporting Deliver variance analysis, contract spend analytics, and programme board pack assurance Review forecasts against Spending Review funding and recommend corrective actions  Required Skills & Experience Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Experience operating in a complex environment, ideally within major projects or infrastructure Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders Proven ability to challenge forecasts, assess value for money, and ensure financial control Knowledge of Government accounting (DEL/AME) and Managing Public Money Skilled in ERP systems, data analytics tools, and advanced Excel  Package Day rate: £525–£540 per day (Umbrella) Contract length: Initial 6‑month assignment Location: London Working pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm Start date: ASAP