Finance Business Partner

Independent Office for Police Conduct; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join its inclusive Finance Team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, facilitating effective stakeholder engagement and insight-driven decision-making. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute towards improving the police complaints system in England and Wales, with a competitive salary and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

27.5 days annual leave

Voluntary health cash plan

Civil Service pension

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting within dynamic organisations.
• Experience in budget setting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Skilled in presenting complex reports.

Responsibilities

• Support decision making using financial insight.
• Act as primary finance contact for IOPC functions.
• Collaborate in the annual budget setting process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

CCAB, CIMA or equivalent accountancy qualification

Job description

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Job Introduction

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Job Introduction

As a Finance Business Partner, you will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive Finance Team working across the organisation to influence decision making using financial insight and support operational improvements and resource allocation.

The IOPC is on a journey to develop its culture, perspectives and ethos to support the organisation’s core outcomes, and this is your opportunity to enter the varied world of IOPC Finance, allowing you to develop your mindset and approaches to contribute to improving the police complaints system in England and Wales.

We'll assess you against these Grade 7 Level behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and Influencing

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Throughout the recruitment process we will also assess your Experience, Strengths, Technical Skills and Values.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete 3 Sift Questions based on the essential criteria.

Anticipated assessment and interview dates are estimated to take place Late June

Main Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of the business areas you support, including key issues and IOPC strategy.

Act as the primary finance contact for IOPC business functions and internal stakeholders, building strong relationships.

Recognise the importance and relevance of information and share relevant financial information with stakeholders.

Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders in the annual budget setting process and with producing robust financial forecasts.

Regularly report on the financial position for business functions and hold regular financial reviews with delegated budget holders to ensure financial performance is understood and actively managed.

Please refer to the job description for full duties and responsibilities

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Experience

Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with stakeholders.

Analytical expertise in translating financial data into meaningful insight to support decision making.

Confident communicator, comfortable with effectively challenging and influencing senior leaders and decision-makers.

Ability to adapt in dynamic environments to think strategically and work comfortably with risk and ambiguity.

Extensive experience in management accounting within dynamic organisations.

Experience in budget setting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Experience designing and implementing tailored business solutions and processes aligned with strategic goals.

Skilled in presenting complex reports and ideas to non-financial managers.

Essential Technical

Candidates must hold a CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent, accountancy qualification and hold membership of a professional accountancy institute.

Skills And Abilities

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work at pace.

Ability to provide robust financial advice and challenge budget holders effectively.

Excellent communicator, with the ability to explain complex financial issues clearly and concisely.

We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to a more innovative and dynamic workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are typically under-represented or disadvantaged in society. This includes women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, parents and carers, and disabled candidates, including neurodiverse candidates.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported.

The role requires clearance to BPSS

National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Reasonable Adjustments

The IOPC is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are open to providing you with the tools you need to succeed. Whilst this list is not exhaustive, please see potential reasonable adjustments below that we can provide:

Extra time for presentations or interview questions

Formatting changes such as colours for text or background on written assignments

Questions presented in writing during interviews

If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail]

About The Company

Be yourself:

The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do.

As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being an LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people.

We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors.

Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicating to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.

Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.

Package Description

What We Offer

27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)

Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave

Voluntary Health Cash Plan provided by BHSF

Civil Service pension

Civil Service maternity leave package

PAM employee assistance programme

Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup

Car Leasing Scheme

Staff Networks focussed on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network, Age Network, Welsh Network, Pride and LGBTQ+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network

Learning and development tailored to your role.

An environment with flexible working options

A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Additional Information

Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

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