Finance Business Partner - Council

Spinwell Global; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a 9-month contract in Chelmsford. The role involves supporting financial performance management and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should have a Full CCAB / CIMA qualification and experience in public sector financial management. Competitive pay of up to £550 per day offered.

Qualifications

• Full CCAB / CIMA qualification with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience in application of financial management and frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills to influence a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the business understanding of financial assets and present options to senior managers.
• Partner with Service Directors for financial performance management.
• Provide timely management information for business development.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and professional standards.

Skills

Full CCAB / CIMA qualification

Experience in public sector financial management

Excellent communication skills

Identifying improvements in financial systems

Job description

About The Role

Role: Finance Business Partner
Contract Length: 9 months
Location: Chelmsford
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £550 per day

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

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

• Responsible for supporting the business by understanding all the financial assets, liabilities, and priorities for a business operation & present options to senior managers to drive change and improve efficiency to meet strategic objectives.
• Responsible for partnering and supporting Service Directors and stakeholders to carry out financial performance management, pricing, and investment analysis. In addition, support the business planning process by advising senior managers.
• Accountable for providing high quality and timely management information to support business development by using insightful and predictive analysis and optimise financial modelling and commercial acumen.
• Support cross organisational projects and ensure the inclusion of commercial & value considerations to drive transparent and robust decision making. This support will involve detailed analysis and interpretation in communicating financial and performance data to support evidence-based decision making.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Finance Business Partners and Management Accountants in the development and review of financial policy and plans ensuring they reflect the Council's strategic objectives and promote continuous improvement
• Responsible for ensuring the delivery of value for money services, as evidenced by benchmarked cost driver comparators to analyse financial trends and drive efficiencies.
• Support timely preparation of robust business cases & decision making by quantifying associated costs, benefits, risks, and funding solutions, being solely accountable for the financial implications.
• Responsible for compliance with financial regulations and professional accounting standards and financial impact assessments relating to changes in legislation or service initiatives

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

• Full CCAB / CIMA qualification with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience in application of financial management and financial frameworks - preferably public sector, through a full financial cycle.
• Excellent communication skills to influence a wide range of stakeholders and aware of the political environment in which this role operates
• Evidence of identifying improvements in financial systems and processes with a strong delivery and performance focus

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

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