Senior Finance Business Partner

Client

Local Authority in Havering

Job Title

Interim - Senior Finance Business Partner

Pay Rate

400 DAILY UMBRELLA

Hours

36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM

Duration

Initial 3 month contract

Location

REMOTE - attendance in the office for meetings only - Usually once a month

Description

Key duties
Managing Finance Analysts (or Education Finance Officers) in the provision of data and reporting, focusing on data integrity
Proactive leading preparation of budgets, preparation of the financial year-end accounts, completion of grant claims and bids for more complex areas in the Business
Provide expert strategic finance advice, analysis, and insight to drive decision making. This includes but not limited to building business cases, benchmarking, pairing data outputs with technical expertise to drive decisions ensuring Best Value and Value for Money
CCAB qualified accountant OR part qualified with significant experience and actively committed to study
Active commitment to personal and professional development through regular CPD and other activities

Essential Experience
Providing business partnering and strategic financial advice to Senior Managers leading significant budgets ( 1m+) in large complex organisations
Proficient in Excel (advanced) and experience in using large, computerised finance systems
Understanding of principles of strong financial management and governance
Shaping decisions through the provision of insight in complex organisations, ensuring optimal outcomes and value for money.
Development and assessment of business cases and options appraisals
Management experience
Experience of working with Senior Managers in complex organisation
Preferred
Public Sector - preferably Local Government - experience
Knowledge of Local Government Finance
Up to date knowledge of accounting standards and practices in Local Government
Project management experience - working as part of a project team and/or providing finance challenge and support to complex projects

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