Finance Business Partner

i-jobs; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Business Partner in Chelmsford. The role involves providing strategic financial advice, supporting senior management, and ensuring effective financial performance. Candidates should be a qualified CCAB accountant with strong analytical and management skills. Experience in public sector finance is desirable. Competitive pay rate offered.

Qualifications

• 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Ability to interrogate financial information and support system users.
• High level of motivation and proactiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic professional advice on financial management.
• Act as principal advisor to Chief Officers.
• Support financial planning and performance monitoring.

Skills

Qualified CCAB accountant

Financial accounting systems knowledge

Management report writing

Strong analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

CCAB qualification

Tools

SAP

Business Object reporting

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Location: Sandford Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6DT
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 12+ Months
Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay rate: £ 29.05 per hour
Job Ref: OR11060

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic professional advice and guidance on financial management to designated business areas, influencing and shaping outcomes through effective communication and presentation skills.
• Act as the principal advisor to Chief Officers and management teams, simplifying complex financial situations to aid understanding and decision-making.
• Influence, challenge, and support management teams in improving financial performance and efficiency, advising on strategic financial development.
• Provide guidance on revenue and capital implications of business cases, project work, or proposals for change, acting as an ambassador for Corporate Finance.
• Develop effective working relationships with other Finance Business Partners to ensure a cohesive service to Chief Officers and senior management teams.
• Contribute to strategic management development, policy formulation, and business planning through advice on resources, financial planning, reporting, and control/audit issues.
• Support the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Officers in financial planning, reporting, and performance monitoring, contributing to the force annual budget setting cycle.
• Attend strategic corporate meetings and project boards, assisting with projects that support operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Apply professional expertise to contribute to in-year revenue and capital monitoring, ensuring timely and accurate reports are produced for Senior Leaders.
• Provide financial advice and support on contractual management and negotiations for large-scale projects, including the 9-Force Athena contract.

Qualifications

• Qualified CCAB accountant with at least 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Extensive practical experience and knowledge of financial accounting systems, with the ability to interrogate financial information and support system users.
• Proficient in management report writing, presentation, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate with non-Finance colleagues to ensure key financial information is understood.
• Strong analytical skills and a track record of success in a senior finance leadership role.
• High level of professional motivation and proactiveness, with proficient management experience.
• Ability to manage and motivate staff, handle challenging situations, and prioritize workloads under pressure.
• Aware of legislation and developments in Local Government Finance, with skills in Advanced Microsoft Office applications.
• Mandatory skills include CCAB level qualification, proficient management experience, experience in a complex financial environment, and advanced Excel and Word skills.
• Essential training includes management report writing, presentation skills, excellent negotiating and influencing skills, and knowledge of SAP and Business Object reporting.
• Desirable qualifications include 3 years post-qualification experience and 3-5 years experience in an accounting environment, ideally within a medium or large public sector organization.

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