Finance Business Partner
We are currently working with a large council who are in need of a Finance Business Partner to assist with their budget monitoring and setting amongst other finance activities. As a Finance Business Partner you will ensure the provision of high quality advice, information, analysis and interpretation to a complex service area to underpin effective decision making, meaningful performance management and meet statutory requirements.
Role Responsibilities:
- To support the Principal Finance Business Partner in delivery of the key function of business partnering i.e. the provision of financial, commercial and strategic support to the Directors, Assistant Directors and Service Managers.
- Provision of regular budgetary control and forecasting information for the service areas of the Council
- Completion of detailed analysis of budget variances to identify emerging resource issues in the short and medium term
- Support the Principal Finance Business Partner in attending regular DMT’s to advise on financial performance.
- Preparation of annual revenue and capital budgets and extrapolation of key budget risk areas to inform the Medium Term Financial Strategy
- Assist in the closure of revenue and capital accounts to support the production of the Statement of Accounts
- Completion of appropriate Government, and other agencies, quarterly and annual returns ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Undertake relevant Treasury Management activities in accordance with the Treasury Management Policies
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of liaison with budget managers and senior officers.
- Experience of liaising with external bodies (e.g. Government Departments, External Auditors, and Other Local Authorities).
- Experience of direct staff supervision, direction and training.
- Experience of working in a Public Sector financial environment with specific experience of financial reporting and management accounting skills
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 month initial contract, with likely extensions
Rate: Negotiable depending on experience (Inside IR35)
Location: Lincolnshire
Flexible Working – One day in the office expected
Full JD available on request
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