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- 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.
- To work with services to ensure the accuracy of information input to systems and proper responses to system outputs.
- To regularly spend time in the designated service to become an integral part of the management team within the service area and to develop and maintain a detailed understanding of the service area being supported
- 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 (in particular the responsibilities of the Director and budget holders/managers) and requirements for obtaining the necessary approval prior to taking decisions
- Continually review, update and report on quantified financial risks and opportunities in the delivery unit or commissioning area supported, advising how the risks can be mitigated and the opportunities exploited.
- CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant or Part-Qualified Accountant with extensive experience
- Experience in a Finance Business Partnering role within a Local Authority is essential
- Experience of providing financial advice to senior stakeholders regarding budgets and strategy
- Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
