Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Rate: £400 to £550 a day DOE
Type: Interim, Full Time
Location: Manchester (Hybrid working)

Sellick Partnership are supporting a progressive Local Authority to appoint a Finance Business Partner to join their forward‑thinking finance team.

This is a strategic and commercially focused role, offering the opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders, influence decision‑making, and drive value for money across a wide range of services. You will play a key role in supporting the Council's long‑term financial sustainability, helping to shape how resources are allocated and enabling services to deliver meaningful outcomes for the borough.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to internal services and key stakeholders
• Provide robust financial insight, analysis, and challenge
• Support budget setting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Contribute to commercial activity and income generation initiatives
• Develop financial models and scenario planning to inform decision‑making
• Ensure high‑quality financial reporting, data integrity, and governance
• Support and develop junior team members (1-3 direct reports)

Essential experience:

• Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or suitably qualified by experience
• Local Authority Experience
• Proven background in finance business partnering / management accounting
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Commercial awareness with a focus on innovation and value for money
• Ability to operate both strategically and operationally
• Confident communicator, able to translate complex financial data clearly

Benefits of the role include:

• Opportunity to shape key strategic financial decisions
• Join a progressive and commercially focused finance function
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Exposure to a wide range of services and senior stakeholders
• Strong focus on learning, development, and career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Finance Business Partner looking to join a forward‑thinking Local Authority, where you can make a genuine impact and support transformation across the organisation.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Finance Business Partner role, please apply now or contact Abigail Day at Sellick Partnership for a confidential discussion.

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