Senior Finance Business Partner - Essex, United Kingdom - Eden Brown Synergy

Eden Brown Synergy

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Essex, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

I am working with a Public Sector Organisation based in Essex who are looking for an experienced
Senior Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis.

The role is full time, to start ASAP and can be based anywhere in the UK.

The salary offered ranges from £54,666 to £64,314 per annum.

The role

This role is responsible for delivering all aspects of financial advice within a service area, to ensure the provision of comprehensive support to all levels of management and members.

Ensuring pro-active and innovative guidance across the breadth of finance functions and supporting complex projects is an integral part of the role.

Proficient analytical skills will be key to interpreting financial results for the business whilst influencing more robust decision making by evidencing greater awareness and understanding the impact of decisions on costs and risks.

An experienced financial expert, building strong relationships with internal and external partners will maximise the opportunity to influence stakeholders and partners and contribute fully as a member of management forums.

Work collaboratively in supporting delivery of efficiency improvements and cost reduction plans across the Council providing high quality advice and direction on financial strategies, policy, standards and practices to achieve strategic objectives

The role will be focussed on a specific function area and supports a major transformation programme with significant savings and risks attached.

Stakeholder engagement, building and maintaining professional relationships and managing change are all key attributes.

Accountabilities

Responsible for supporting the business by understanding all the financial assets, liabilities and priorities for a business operation (revenue, capital, funding streams & debt) & present options to senior managers to drive change and improve efficiency to meet strategic objectives.

Responsible for partnering and supporting Service Directors and stakeholders to carry out financial performance management, pricing and investment analysis.

In addition, support the business planning process by advising senior managers and supporting the maximisation of external funding to the Council.

Accountable for supporting business development by using insightful predictive analytics, optimising financial modelling and commercial acumen.
Support cross organisational projects and ensure the best commercial & value considerations to drive transparent and robust decision making. This support will involve detailed analysis and interpretation in communicating financial and performance data to support evidence-based decisions.

Work collaboratively with Senior Finance Business Partners and Management Accountants in the development and review of financial policy and plans ensuring they reflect the Council's strategic objectives and promote continuous improvement

Responsible for promoting delivery of value for money services, as evidenced by benchmarked cost driver comparators to analyse financial trends and drive efficiencies.

Develop networks with best in class peers.

Support timely preparation of robust business cases & decision making documents by quantifying associated costs, benefits, risks and funding solutions, being solely accountable for the financial implications

Responsible for compliance with financial regulations and professional accounting standards and financial impact assessments relating to changes in legislation or service initiatives

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Full CCAB / CIMA qualification with minimum of 2 years post qualification experience and evidence of continuing professional development.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Essential evidence of providing financial advice to inform complex decision making.
Evidence of direct influence in improving financial systems and processes.
Experience of evaluating and supporting innovative and effective means of financing the longterm delivery of large scale services.
Demonstrate significant experience of working with and influencing members and / or executives, as well as, multidisciplinary teams to achieve service outcomes.
Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
Extensive experience of strong leadership skills and ability to demonstrate credibility, promoting good financial management practice within the business.

Thank you

Charlotte

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.