Venn Group
Finance Business Partner – Projects and Programmes
Permanent
Hybrid – London
£55,000 - £60,000 + London allowance
*SC cleared or able to obtain SC clearance*
The Finance Business Partner will support the Head of Finance Projects & Programmes to ensure the company achieves value for money and maximises value from the services it delivers whilst meeting the needs of the Business.
This post will have a particular focus on providing direct financial support to the projects and programmes within the Data, Digital and Technology (DDaT) and Change Portfolios.
This will include:
- Financial management and reporting of constituent projects and programmes within Change and DDaT Project Portfolios
- Partnering existing and emerging Change and DDaT projects and programmes, including supporting the production of business cases; and providing financial assurance and advice
- Supporting the Head of Finance Projects & Programmes to shape, prioritise and balance Project Portfolios within agreed funding allocations
- Finance and financial benefits reporting for the DDaT and Change Portfolios
- Providing financial support to major project and programme procurements
- Supporting Project/Programme Managers, influencing managers and leaders and providing robust financial analysis to support decision-making and deliver value for money
- Providing support and training to Project/Programme Managers in their financial responsibilities and the financial processes required to manage their project/programme
- Building relationships with business areas, project/programme teams and external partners
- Identifying key risks and opportunities through timely analysis regarding actual results and forecasts, proposing options to ensure the organisation achieves its operational goals, whilst continually reducing costs and improving performance.
- Attending Project Boards and meetings as appropriate
- Line management and development of staff.
Skills/Experience:
- CCAB or equivalent part/full membership
- Experience of working closely with finance/non-finance professionals to achieve business outcomes.
- Significant experience in providing financial analytical support, including budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
- Experience of financial modelling and investment appraisal.
- Experience of advising and guiding business decisions and frameworks in order to support assurance on compliance, risk management and governance arrangements.
- Experience of financial management & planning in complex organisation.
For more information, please contact Laura Surridge and email your updated CV to lsurridge@venngroup.com