Finance Business Partner

Ackerman Pierce is actively seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team within Powys. This exciting opportunity, initially for a 6-month term, comes with the potential for extension based on performance and internal circumstances.

Candidates with Local Authority experience will be given preference.

Remote Working - 1 Day per month in the office

Duties for role

• Administer the preparation and coordination of both revenue and capital budgets and maintain systems and procedures for the effective financial operation of the Council to facilitate accurate budgetary management and forecasting.
• Liaise with Budget holders and other stakeholders, offering financial information, advice, training and expertise to support them in managing their budgets, control costs and ensure compliance with financial regulations, legislation, new initiatives and other codes of practice.
• Undertake the role of "valued partner" offering a professional independent viewpoint alongside expertise, challenge and empathy, all necessary to support the delivery of service business objectives and financial priorities
• Participate in the year-end process to ensure the closure of accounts are completed within agreed timescales, supported by appropriate working papers in accordance with best practice and contributes to achieving a good external audit opinion.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and a strong focus on customer service and satisfaction, whilst maintaining an independent viewpoint
• Oversee and coordinate completion of financial reconciliations and appropriate forms to ensure the councils financial systems and controls are robust.
• Ensure grants, government returns and claims etc are monitored, processed and completed accurately within timescales and maximum benefit is afforded to the council.
• Provide pricing and unit cost information with intelligent, comparative and financial performance data to assist the council in its commissioning role.
• Participate in the continual review of processes within the Business Partnering team to ensure that the service remains valued and adaptable to suit customer need.

For more details about this Finance Business Partner role or similar vacancies in the UK, feel free to reach out to Ollie Barrett or submit your updated CV via email.