Finance Business Partner
Kensington
Contract
£34.59 per hour PAYE or £43.06 per hour limited paid via Umbrella Company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner.
To act as a Finance Business Partner for a defined service providing high level
financial advice and support to the Directors / Assistant Directors and their
Budgeting and Financial Planning and the MTFS
- ensuring the requirements of the Council’s financial strategy are met;
- savings and efficiencies are sought wherever possible
- proposals for any budget growth are robust;
- ensuring adherence to corporate processes and timescales;
- supporting managers to identify savings opportunities/growth
requirements through data and evidence from a variety of sources.
• Closing of accounts process
- ensuring timescales are achieved
- Accounting standards are observed.
• Budget monitoring and forecasting
- enabling budget managers to provide year end forecasts which are
accurate and robust
- undertaking high level checks of forecasts, challenging budget holders
where appropriate
- early identification of budgets risks and potential savings
- Identifying mitigating actions to address budget pressures.
• Adherence to the council’s financial regulations and standing orders.
• To lead the embedding of Oracle and self-serve within their area of
responsibility, thereby helping budget holders to make best use of the system.
Qualifications
• Professional Accounting Body qualified, preferably Chartered Institute of Public
Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
C Skills; Experience and Attitude
Track record of achievement at a management level in a similarly large and complex
organisation including:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and IT skills that make effective and proficient use of
financial systems, information technology, software, and spreadsheets.
• Experience of working with substantial budgets
• Experience of managing complex financial issues in an environment of change
• Ability to challenge and question the way things are done
• Clearly and logically presents written and verbal arguments, anticipating reaction
and focusing on key benefits.
• Adapts communication style effectively when working with different staff groups
or third parties and influences others through demonstrating personal and
professional credibility.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, policies, and practices.
• Knowledge of the council’s financial framework including financial regulations,
budget and closing of accounts guidelines.
• Experience of providing advice and support to council service departments.
• Experience of managing staff to achieve stated outcomes.
PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer