Public Sector and Government Finance Business Partner London view this job

Contract

Contract : 6 Months
Day Rate : £460

Overview

This is a high-impact, 'hands-on' role providing expert financial business partnering across our transformation portfolio. You will bridge the gap between complex data modelling and practical delivery, with a heavy initial focus on commercialisation, income generation, and contract efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust models for business cases, including cost-benefit analysis, sensitivity testing, and break-even projections.
• Lead on option appraisals for income generation, fees and charges reviews, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Design and manage processes to track programme costs, cashable savings, and ROI against the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).
• Act as the finance lead for project boards, translating complex financial risks and 'so what' implications for non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified (or equivalent senior-level commercial finance experience).

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel is essential; experience with Power BI and local government finance systems (ERP/GL) is highly desirable.

Commercial Acumen

• Proven ability to evaluate trading models, service redesigns, and value-for-money in a public sector context.

Problem Solving

• A self-starter who can cleanse inconsistent datasets and provide clarity in ambiguous environments.

Communication

• Ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively and diplomatically to ensure proposals are affordable and deliverable.

Key Outcomes

• High-quality business cases and investment appraisals.
• Embedded tracking for programme savings and delivery costs.
• Data-driven reporting that enables confident, rapid governance decisions.