Senior Finance Business Partner - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Spencer Clarke Group

Spencer Clarke Group

Verified Company

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

If you're searching for a rewarding and fulfilling career opportunity, look no further.

Spencer Clarke Group are working alongside Essex County Council to find them a Senior Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis.

The Opportunity

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 financefunctions 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 supportingdelivery 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 efficiencyto 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 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 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

Dimensions
Indirect impact - up to £500 million

Accountable for reporting accuracy and strategic planning

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.

This is work from anywhere position

How to Apply
If you think you've got what it takes to succeed, or would love to find out more information, either

Contact Matt Byrne Fraser on

About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge in Accountancy and Finance and will also provide expert career advice along the