Finance Business Partner

Morgan Law; East Clandon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government consultancy is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves dealing with service area managers, monitoring budgets, and participating in annual planning processes. Candidates must be either CCAB qualified or studying towards the qualification and have prior experience in local government finance. Offer includes a salary of approximately £40,000-45,000 with a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Must either be CCAB qualified or studying towards the qualification.
• Previous experience in a Local Government Finance environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deal with Assistant Directors and Managers in the service areas.
• Monitor all budgets monthly or quarterly.
• Create yearly budgets with the service department.
• Handle year-end processes and audit queries.
• Assist in appraising service Business Plans and Projects.

Skills

CCAB qualified accountant

Experience in Local Government Finance

Job description

My Local Government client is looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner into the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Head of Finance your role will include:

• Dealing with Assistant Directors and Managers of a particular service area(s).
• Monthly or quarterly financial monitoring of all budgets with service - Revenue and possibly capital.
• Creation of yearly budgets in conjunction with the service.
• All year end processes.
• Dealing with audit queries following closedown as well as during the year Internal Audits.
• Report checking and sign off.
• Assisting and critical appraisal of service Business Plans / Projects.
• Covering for Lead Business Partner.
• Development / review of systems and processes.

To be considered for the role you will need to be either a CCAB qualified accountant or studying towards the qualification as well as have previous experience in a Local Government Finance environment.

This is a permanent role with 2 to 3 days a week in the office and a salary of circa £40,000-45,000.