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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in East London, are looking for an experienced Associate Business Partner to join their team and play a crucial role in their finance operations.         

Position: Associate Business Partner
Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (Oct 2026) Possible Extension  

Purpose:

• The purpose of this role will primarily be to provide operational financial support to Senior Stakeholders in the provision of financial management. The focus will be primarily on in year financial activity. The role is focused around the performance cycle. This role will have responsibility for driving each stage of the performance cycle to ensure Value for Money and optimum use of the Council’s resources in delivering its Corporate Plan. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• you will provide specialist financial operational advice to the Council’s
  services. You will ensure effective resource management, accountability, control, and compliance with statutory obligations and corporate standards. Robust financial advice, guidance and support play an important part in enabling the Council to deliver a consistently high standard of services to local communities.
• Leading on the Reporting and Analytical Review of Financial information in the performance cycle.
• Leading on the reporting of actuals against budget, benchmarks and forecasts. Providing information and advice that aligns to in year performance on outcomes against financial outcomes to enable the business to change direction, make the most of opportunities or limit risk and threats to the Council’s financial sustainability.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Part qualified CCAB accountant or AAT qualified with significant experience. 
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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