Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner£400 per dayBexleyFull Time Contract

Novax Recruitment is actively seeking a Finance Business Partner based in Bexley. This is a contract role working full time hours.

The job:

• To proactively lead the financial advice and support to the defined service area particularly with reference to revenue and capital monitoring including delivering savings, and the budget setting and closure of accounts processes.
• To ensure that financial information is relevant and balanced and is received by decision-takers at the appropriate level.
• To ensure that financial data analytics are used where appropriate to better inform budget monitoring and longer term financial planning.
• Ensure managers within the service areas supported receive the financial management training required to be effective in their roles and are aware of Financial Regulations.
• To advise the Heads of Finance Business Partnering of any matters that should be referred to the Chief Financial Officer in their S151 role on funding, financial management and accounting requirements.

The candidate:

• MUST have experience working in local government/public sector.
• Accounting and budgetary experience, sound knowledge of local government finance framework, accounting principles and standards, statutory requirements and relevant codes of practice.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Experience of financial appraisals, modelling techniques, development of business cases.

How to apply:

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