Finance Business Partner (MM1) - Perm
Finance Business Partner (MM1) - Perm
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08-05-2025
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Job Description
Permanent role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
This role supports the Head of Finance Finance Managers and relevant departmental teams by providing highquality flexible and professional financial support across service departments.
As a Finance Business Partner you will develop a strong understanding of the designated service area and provide robust financial advice to senior stakeholders.
You will work autonomously on complex financial matters representing Finance at key servicerelated meetings and contributing to strategic financial decisionmaking.
The post is integral to the financial cycle including budgeting forecasting yearend closure and supporting the delivery of efficiencies.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Support and deputise for the Head of Finance and Finance Managers in delivering financial advice and guidance to the relevant service area.
Act as the Finance Business Partner for the designated service developing indepth knowledge and understanding of operations and priorities.
Lead and deliver specific finance tasks in line with the annual financial cycle (e.g. budgeting forecasting closing of accounts) 45%.
Undertake detailed financial analysis sensitivity modelling budget reviews costings and business case development 40%.
Provide financial input into procurement processes and score financial criteria 5%.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve financial support and assist in delivering service efficiencies 5%.
Represent Finance in meetings and briefings as required including deputising for senior finance colleagues 5%.
Ensure all duties are carried out in compliance with Council policies and procedures including Equality Diversity Health and Safety.
Skills/Experience:
Sound knowledge of local government finance budgeting and accounting processes.
Proven ability to deliver highlevel financial advice challenge and support across complex financial and service issues.
Excellent analytical and numerical skills with experience in interpreting complex data and training others in financial systems.
Strong oral and written communication skills capable of clearly presenting complex financial information to diverse audiences including councillors and senior stakeholders.
Advanced IT proficiency particularly in Excel Word and PowerPoint with substantial experience using integrated financial systems in large organisations.
Demonstrated experience of engaging with senior officers elected members and external stakeholders to deliver financial advice.
Experience in analysing and challenging budget decisions in a complex environment to achieve value for money.
Knowledge and experience in financial modelling and assessing the feasibility of new initiatives or service models.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 09/05/2025 @12:00.
Hybrid working arrangement with an expectation that staff will be in the office at least one day every other week as a minimum.
CCAB or CIMA qualified partqualified and actively studying or qualified by extensive relevant experience.
Sound knowledge of local government finance, budgeting, and accounting processes. Proven ability to deliver high-level financial advice, challenge, and support across complex financial and service issues. Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with experience in interpreting complex data and training others in financial systems. Strong oral and written communication skills, capable of clearly presenting complex financial information to diverse audiences including councillors and senior stakeholders. Advanced IT proficiency, particularly in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with substantial experience using integrated financial systems in large organisations. Demonstrated experience of engaging with senior officers, elected members, and external stakeholders to deliver financial advice. Experience in analysing and challenging budget decisions in a complex environment to achieve value for money. Knowledge and experience in financial modelling and assessing the feasibility of new initiatives or service models.
Education
CCAB or CIMA qualified, part-qualified and actively studying, or qualified by extensive relevant experience.
Employment Type
Full Time
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