Finance Business Partner

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Bromsgrove District and Redditch to assist with the appointment of a Finance Business Partner on a 6-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 500.00 - 512.98 per day

Summary:

The role is responsible for supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner in managing financial planning budget monitoring and financial reporting across the council. You will work closely with service managers and senior leaders to provide financial advice monitor income and expenditure and support the preparation of annual accounts and financial reports.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of annual revenue budgets and financial estimates.
• Monitor income and expenditure and produce regular financial reports.
• Support the preparation of quarterly monitoring reports for senior management and members.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to Heads of Service and budget holders.
• Assist with the preparation and closedown of council accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records including capital programme budgets and earmarked reserves.

Qualifications:

• AAT qualification (or equivalent)

Essential Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience with budget preparation monitoring and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel Word and financial systems (e.g. Tech One or similar).
• Ability to analyse financial data and produce management information.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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