Senior Finance Business Partner - Essex, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment Ltd

Akton Recruitment Ltd
Akton Recruitment Ltd
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Essex, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Senior Finance Business Partner

Permanent, Full Time

Up to £64,314 per annum + 15% Government Pension

Location:
Chelmsford, Essex

Working Style:
Anywhere worker


As an Anywhere (hybrid) Worker, your role will have a ECC base location, as shown in the advert and while you may be able to work from home / remotely some of the time, there is an expectation that as and when required by the organisation you need to attendthe base location, typically 1 -2 times per month.


The Opportunity

This Senior Finance Business Partner is responsible for delivering all aspects of financial advice across functions to ensure the provision of comprehensive support to all levels of management and Members.

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

As a strategic leader, will build strong relationships with internal and external partners and actively contributing to a broad range of senior management forums.

As a financial expert will use their depth of knowledge and understanding of key Council servicesto ensure robust long term financial planning.

Influencing politicians, directors and stakeholders to ensure decisions are made in the knowledge of their financial impact on the business.

Driving improvements to achieve greater efficiency and plans to reduce costs balanced with the need to provide highquality strategic advice and direction within the context of adherence to financial policies and practices.


Accountabilities for the Senior Finance Business Partner

  • Responsible for analysis and assessment of financial assets and liabilities, highlighting the operational priorities and presenting options to executive & political bodies to drive out inefficiency in the pursuit of strategic objectives. Empower and supportkey stakeholders to maximise sustainable external funding to the Council
  • Accountable for all financial aspects of medium term business planning, advising Directors, Politicians and Stakeholders on strategic financial performance management, pricing and investment analysis
  • Lead on the provision of insightful long term predictive analytics, optimising financial modelling and commercial acumen to support business development and income improvements across the organisation.
  • Drive the delivery of complex cross organisation projects, influencing strategies to ensure commercial considerations drive transparent and robust, evidencebased decision making. This includes the provision of detailed analysis and interpretation of financialand performance data.
  • Work collaboratively with other business partners and management accountants in the development and review of financial policy and 3year business plans ensuring they reflect strategic objectives and promote continuous improvement
  • Influence the drive for delivery of value for money services, evidenced by benchmarked cost driver comparators to analyse trends, identify efficiencies and lever performance improvements.
  • Support the timely preparation of complex business cases outlining associated costs, benefits, risks and funding solutions whilst being solely accountable for the financial implications.

The Experience You Will Bring

  • Full CCAB / CIMA qualification with minimum of 2 years post qualification experience and evidence of continuing professional development.
  • 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 long term 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.
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