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Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

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Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 20 days

London, Greater London W12 9JB, England

£70,000 - £84,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The role of Finance Business Partner is available within a local authority on an initial 6-month contract, with potential for extension.
The position requires a professional accounting qualification, preferably from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), along with previous experience in a similar public sector role.
Key responsibilities include providing high-level financial advice, budget monitoring and forecasting, and leading the implementation of Oracle systems.
The role involves collaboration with directors and heads of service to support decision-making and financial planning, including the closing of accounts process.
Salary details were not specified in the job description, but candidates should have relevant experience to effectively fulfill the responsibilities.

Finance Business Partner

We have an exciting opportunity working within a local authority as a Finance Business Partner on an initial 6 month contract with the possibility of an extension.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

To act as a Finance Business Partner for a defined service providing high level financial advice and support to the Directors / Assistant Directors and their Heads of Service.
Budgeting and Financial Planning and the MTFS
Closing of accounts process
Budget monitoring and forecasting
Adherence to the council’s financial regulations and standing orders.
To lead the embedding of Oracle and self-serve within their area of responsibility, thereby helping budget holders to make best use of the system.
To work collaboratively with Directors and Heads of Service in their departments and to members to ensure an integral part of decision making and a key player in all major pieces of work and projects e.g. procurement exercises, staffing restructures, service re-design.
To respond to information requests quickly and accurately.
To provide financial reports for departmental meetings as required.
To draft the financial implications for reports to members and directors.
To provide specialist technical advice relating to their areas of responsibility.
To undertake financial appraisals of planned service changes, identifying any 3 significant financial implications

ABOUT YOU

Professional Accounting Body qualified, preferably Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).
Previous experience in a similar role within the public sector

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