Finance Business Partner (MM1) - Perm

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide high-quality financial support across service departments. In this permanent role, you will develop a strong understanding of the designated service area, offering robust financial advice to senior stakeholders while working autonomously on complex matters. Your contributions will be integral to the financial cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and year-end closure. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to balance office presence with remote work. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of local government finance and budgeting.
• Proven ability to deliver high-level financial advice across complex issues.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience in financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Finance in delivering financial advice and guidance.
• Lead finance tasks in budgeting, forecasting, and account closing.
• Provide financial input into procurement processes.

Skills

Local government finance

Budgeting

Accounting processes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial modelling

IT proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

CCAB or CIMA qualified

Part-qualified or actively studying

Qualified by extensive relevant experience

Tools

Integrated financial systems

Job description

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Finance Business Partner (MM1) - Perm, London Borough of Enfield

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Client:

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Location:

London Borough of Enfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

0310e766035e

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description
Permanent role with a Local Authority Job Summary:
• This role supports the Head of Finance, Finance Managers, and relevant departmental teams by providing high-quality, flexible, and professional financial support across service departments.
• As a Finance Business Partner, you will develop a strong understanding of the designated service area and provide robust financial advice to senior stakeholders.
• You will work autonomously on complex financial matters, representing Finance at key service-related meetings, and contributing to strategic financial decision-making.
• The post is integral to the financial cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, year-end closure, and supporting the delivery of efficiencies.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Support and deputise for the Head of Finance and Finance Managers in delivering financial advice and guidance to the relevant service area.
• Act as the Finance Business Partner for the designated service, developing in-depth knowledge and understanding of operations and priorities.
• Lead and deliver specific finance tasks in line with the annual financial cycle (e.g. budgeting, forecasting, closing of accounts) – 45%.
• Undertake detailed financial analysis, sensitivity modelling, budget reviews, costings, and business case development – 40%.
• Provide financial input into procurement processes and score financial criteria – 5%.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve financial support and assist in delivering service efficiencies – 5%.
• Represent Finance in meetings and briefings as required, including deputising for senior finance colleagues – 5%.
• Ensure all duties are carried out in compliance with Council policies and procedures, including Equality, Diversity, Health and Safety.
Skills/Experience: • Sound knowledge of local government finance, budgeting, and accounting processes.
• Proven ability to deliver high-level financial advice, challenge, and support across complex financial and service issues.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with experience in interpreting complex data and training others in financial systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, capable of clearly presenting complex financial information to diverse audiences including councillors and senior stakeholders.
• Advanced IT proficiency, particularly in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with substantial experience using integrated financial systems in large organisations.
• Demonstrated experience of engaging with senior officers, elected members, and external stakeholders to deliver financial advice.
• Experience in analysing and challenging budget decisions in a complex environment to achieve value for money.
• Knowledge and experience in financial modelling and assessing the feasibility of new initiatives or service models.
Additional Information: • The closing date: 09/05/2025 @12:00.
• Hybrid working arrangement with an expectation that staff will be in the office at least one day every other week as a minimum.
• CCAB or CIMA qualified, part-qualified and actively studying, or qualified by extensive relevant experience.


Requirements
• Sound knowledge of local government finance, budgeting, and accounting processes. • Proven ability to deliver high-level financial advice, challenge, and support across complex financial and service issues. • Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with experience in interpreting complex data and training others in financial systems. • Strong oral and written communication skills, capable of clearly presenting complex financial information to diverse audiences including councillors and senior stakeholders. • Advanced IT proficiency, particularly in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with substantial experience using integrated financial systems in large organisations. • Demonstrated experience of engaging with senior officers, elected members, and external stakeholders to deliver financial advice. • Experience in analysing and challenging budget decisions in a complex environment to achieve value for money. • Knowledge and experience in financial modelling and assessing the feasibility of new initiatives or service models.