Job Description
Finance Business Partner
Rugby
Contract
£388.45 per day PAYE or £500 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner.
This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs.
The purpose of the post is to provide high quality finance business partnering support for the
council, aligning to the delivery of the Corporate Strategy and the service plans for both the
Finance and Performance team and the other service areas
1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 Provide finance business partnering to support the organisational transformation that is
taking place.
1.2 Build strong working relationships with budget managers by spending time working
closely with services to enhance the finance offer.
1.3 Provide training to budget managers to embed a self-service approach to annual
financial cycle activity.
1.4 Ensure that systems and processes are as automated as possible to support the self
service approach
1.5 Support the annual budget setting process, working with Lead Accountants to ensure
that a balanced medium-term financial plan/capital programme is delivered in
accordance with legislative requirements and accounting standards
1.6 Assist the budget monitoring process, with responsibility for supporting service
managers and Chief Officers, producing and presenting Finance and Performance
reports for the target audience
1.7 Ensure that the Councils financial instructions including contract standing orders are
adhered to in the organisation
1.8 Assist with the production of the Council s Financial Statements, Whole of Government
Accounts and the external audit.
1.9 Prepare and calculate financial information for statistical returns.
1.10 Assist with the preparation for and implementation of changes to accounting
regulations.
1.11 Work with budget managers and lead accountants with business planning resulting in
robust financial data that can be relied upon for decision making.
1.12 Assist with and contribute to Committee/Cabinet/ team reporting. Supporting the review
of financial implications, ensuring all information presented to enable informed decisions
to be made by the Senior Management team and members.
1.13 Assist with the preparation of information for various financial plans, strategies and
publications.
1.14 Maintain key systems including the Council s Asset Register and the Financial
Management System
1.15 Support the establishment and embedding of the Council s new performance
management framework.
1.16 Any other appropriate duties as requested to support the functions of the team.
Experience of working in a finance environment.
Competent in the use of a financial management system to produce budget reporting, annual accounts and financial statements in accordance with the
CIPFA Accounting Code of Practice.
Minimum of AAT qualification (or other equivalent qualification)
Verbal and written communication skills that include explaining financial concepts to non-finance staff.
Ability to work under pressure
Plan ahead and priorities own time management and organisational skills
Experience of providing financial management information for organisations going through complex change programmes in a collaborative working arrangement.
Proven track record developing good working relationships with key customers
Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to learn quickly and understand complex issues
Good presentational and training skills.
Ability to think outside the box.
Knowledge of the Council s Financial Standing Orders, Contract Standing Orders and Financial Instructions.
Understanding of a Local Authority annual planning and performance monitoring cycle and knowledge of financial reporting requirements.
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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients
are an equal opportunities employer
