Finance Business Partner - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment Ltd

Akton Recruitment Ltd

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Finance Business Partner
Permanent

Full time

Salary:
£40,136 to £47,219 per annum

Location:
Chelmsford

Akton Recruitment are working with a local authority to recruit a Finance Business Partner.

The role holder will be responsible for delivering high quality financial advice within a service area, proactive in providing comprehensive support and innovative adviceto all levels of management and members across the finance elements, including budget setting, budget planning and project support.

Proficient analytical skills will be key to interpreting financial results for the business whilst influencing more robust decisionmaking 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 stakeholdersand partners and contribute fully as a member of management forums.

Key Responsibilities:

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 tomeet 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 themaximisation 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 tosupport evidencebased 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 bestinclass peers.
Support timely preparation of robust business cases & decisionmaking 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.

Experience and Qualifications:

Full CCAB / CIMA qualification with evidence of continuing professional development.
Excellent communication skills to influence a wide range of stakeholders and aware of the political environment in which this role operates.
Evidence of identifying improvements in financial systems and processes with a strong delivery and performance focus.
Experience of supporting the evaluation of innovative and effective means of financing the delivery of services. Evidence of providing financial advice to inform decision making.
Demonstrate experience of establishing credibility and contributing effectively with management teams and wider multidisciplinary networks.
Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards Demonstrate experience of working with senior managers, working.
Demonstrate experience of working with senior managers, working within and supporting multidisciplinary teams to achieve service outcomes.