Finance Business Partner - Perm

Diamond Blaque HR Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Finance Business Partner to join their Adult Social Care Finance Team. This role is ideal for an ambitious self-starter who excels in data interpretation and analysis. The successful candidate will provide crucial financial advice to senior stakeholders, ensuring value-for-money outcomes in a complex organization. With responsibilities that include presenting financial insights and supporting budget decisions, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence financial strategies in the public sector. Join a team committed to diversity and equal opportunity in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Possess excellent data interpretation and information analysis skills.
• Experience in financial modelling and assessing new initiatives.
• Strong understanding of local government finance and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Act as a finance business partner for the relevant service area.
• Provide robust financial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Present financial information to departmental management teams.

Skills

Data Interpretation

Information Analysis

Attention to Detail

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Modelling

Budget Analysis

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

GCSE in English Language

GCSE in Mathematics

CCAB or CIMA Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

CRM Systems

Integrated Financial Systems

Job description

A permanent vacancy has arisen in the Finance Business Partnering team - Adult Social Care Finance Team. We are seeking an ambitious self-starter with a proactive approach to work. The ideal candidate will possess excellent data interpretation and information analysis skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under strict deadlines. Additionally, you should have excellent IT and communication skills, experience in analysing and challenging budget decisions within a complex organisation to achieve value-for-money outcomes, and experience in financial modelling and assessing the viability of new initiatives and service models.

Responsibilities

1. Act as a finance business partner for the relevant service area and develop an in-depth knowledge of the overall service.
2. Provide robust financial advice to senior stakeholders.
3. Present information to Departmental Management teams, project delivery boards, and other service-related meetings on financial matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• A CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, part-qualified or actively studying for such a qualification, or qualified by significant accountancy experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media, and CRM.
• Knowledge of financial management in large organisations, preferably local government.
• Experience analysing and challenging budget decisions to achieve value for money.
• Experience in financial modelling and evaluating new initiatives and service models.
• Good understanding of local government finance, budgeting, and accounting.
• Ability to provide high-level support and challenge on complex financial issues.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills, capable of presenting complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Advanced IT skills, including designing and interpreting complex spreadsheets.
• Experience working with integrated financial systems in large organisations.
• Experience advising senior officers, members, and external stakeholders.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 years' references.
• Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Child & adult).
• Pre-engagement screening, with preparation for additional steps in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.