Finance Business Partner

We have an exciting opportunity working within a local authority as a Finance Business Partner on an initial 6 month contract with the possibility of an extension. ROLE DESCRIPTION To act as a Finance Business Partner for a defined service providing high level financial advice and support to the Directors / Assistant Directors and their Heads of Service. Budgeting and Financial Planning and the MTFS Closing of accounts process Budget monitoring and forecasting Adherence to the council’s financial regulations and standing orders. To lead the embedding of Oracle and self-serve within their area of responsibility, thereby helping budget holders to make best use of the system. To work collaboratively with Directors and Heads of Service in their departments and to members to ensure an integral part of decision making and a key player in all major pieces of work and projects e.g. procurement exercises, staffing restructures, service re-design. To respond to information requests quickly and accurately. To provide financial reports for departmental meetings as required. To draft the financial implications for reports to members and directors. To provide specialist technical advice relating to their areas of responsibility. To undertake financial appraisals of planned service changes, identifying any 3 significant financial implications ABOUT YOU Professional Accounting Body qualified, preferably Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). Previous experience in a similar role within the public sector Please apply below

Location: Kensington, GB

Posted Date: 1/10/2025