Finance Business Partner

Assistant Finance Business Partner

• Location: Norwich
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Business Partner to join our client’s Finance Department. This role will be supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner in delivering a comprehensive finance function. The successful candidate will provide timely, accurate, and meaningful financial information to enable informed decision-making.

Day-to-day of the role:

Support Senior Finance Business Partner:

• Provide financial expertise to influence and support budget managers, enhancing business performance and decision-making.
• Offer day-to-day support to finance business partners and directorates, including posting recharges, journals, virements, and staff amendment forms.
• Assist in the preparation and review of revenue budgets in liaison with budget managers, ensuring adherence to schedules and guidelines under the direction of the Senior Finance Business Partner.
• Investigate discrepancies and report on revenue budgets and variances to managers.
• Ensure financial information is timely, accurate, and recorded in accordance with the service reporting code of practice, supporting year-end projections and the production of annual financial statements.
• Lead and maintain staffing establishments in collaboration with HR and the FBP’s for both councils.
• Strive for continuous improvement of processes and procedures, identifying and implementing efficiencies where appropriate.

Provide Financial Business Support:

• Lead the preparation of revenue budgets in liaison with budget managers, adhering to the agreed timetable.
• Provide financial expertise to support the Assistant Director and budget managers, developing a thorough understanding of the services to enhance support.
• Assist Leisure service managers and their teams in the effective use of the accounting software.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Part-qualified AAT qualification or relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

To apply for the Finance Business Partner position, please respond to this ad or contact Cal Lowden or Lucy Curtis at Reed Norwich on for further information.