Finance Business Partner

Overview

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner who will be responsible for implementing the business partnering function for the specified service area. The role is pivotal in providing strategic support in all aspects of financial advice for the service across the company. They will act as a partner with the service leadership teams to develop, constructively challenge and support service plans and project delivery and take responsibility for managing and reporting on operational performance for the business partnering team.

Responsiblities

• To proactively lead the financial advice and support to the defined service area particularly with reference to revenue and capital monitoring including delivering savings, and the budget setting and closure of accounts processes.
• To ensure that financial information is relevant and balanced and is received by decision-takers at the appropriate level.
• To ensure that financial data analytics are used where appropriate to better inform budget monitoring and longer term financial planning.
• To work with services to ensure the accuracy of information input to systems and proper responses to system outputs.
• To regularly spend time in the designated service to become an integral part of the management team within the service area and to develop and maintain a detailed understanding of the service area being supported
• Working closely with the Heads of Finance Business Partnering to contribute towards the development of the Integra Financial Management System working with the designated service areas and the team responsible for the maintenance and development of Integra to drive improvements forward.
• To lead, manage and motivate staff through excellent communication, professional guidance, support and development in accordance with the council’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Experience

• Qualified CCAB Accountant or Equivalent Relevant Finance Qualification
• Participation in Continuing Professional Development
• Accounting and budgetary experience, sound knowledge of local government finance framework, accounting principles and standards, statutory requirements and relevant codes of practice.
• Knowledge of the major issues facing local government, understanding of the national policy context, requirements and future direction for local authorities.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and standards
• Experience of attending Member Committees and/or other corporate/board meetings
• Staff management experience with the ability to lead and develop a team

Pay Rates

PAYEE - £343.07

Umbrella - £452.78

Location - 2 Watling St, Bexleyheath, DA67AT