Finance Business Partner - Council

Spinwell Global; Braintree; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a public sector role as a Finance Business Partner, where you will deliver high-quality financial advice and support to senior management. This position requires a CCAB qualification and extensive experience in a similar role. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with public sector financial regulations while fostering strong relationships across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance business partner role.
• Knowledge of local government accounting and CIPFA Codes.
• Demonstrable professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality financial advice to services and corporate organisation.
• Innovative support to senior managers across the finance function.
• Work collaboratively with staff in the finance team.

Skills

Financial Advice

Financial Modelling

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Full CCAB or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

Role: Finance Business Partner
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Braintree
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Dependant on Experience

Spinwell is recruiting for a Finance Business Partner for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

To deliver high quality financial advice and support to services and the corporate organisation. Responsible for providing comprehensive and innovative support to senior managers, working collaboratively with services and other staff across the finance function.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

• Full CCAB (or equivalent qualification) (but will consider someone with extensive experience in a similar role )
• Demonstrable evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Demonstrate confidence and experience in giving professional advice to management and members on complex financial matters
• Worked in a finance business partner role within local government or other public sector
• Up to date knowledge and experience in the specialist areas of local government accounting, particularly the requirements of the various CIPFA Codes of Practice and other regulatory requirements in so far as they impact on the service and functional responsibilities.
• Ability to read, interpret and implement regulations, changes to procedures and practices, and changes in accounting requirements
• Able to work to tight deadlines, within an area of conflicting demands and changing priorities
• Good knowledge of financial systems and their use
• Excellent spreadsheet/ financial modelling skills and extensive use of MS Office.
• Able to constructively challenge prevailing views and be creative and innovative in working with services.
• Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with Senior Management, Service Managers, and Budget Holders, based on mutual trust and respect.

If you are a Finance Business Partner, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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