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Finance Business Partner
Initial 3 month contract
London Local Authority
£450 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Remote/ Hybrid working
CVs are being reviewed this week with start ASAP

Reporting into the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will deputise in their absence, having responsibility for implementing the business partnering function for the specified service area. The role is pivotal in providing strategic support in all aspects of financial advice for the service across the Council. Acting as a partner with the service leadership teams to develop, constructively challenge and support service plans and project delivery and take responsibility for managing and reporting on operational performance for the business partnering team.
 
Finance Business Partner main duties and responsibilities include:

Proactively leading the financial advice and support to the defined service area particularly with reference to revenue and capital monitoring including delivering savings, and the budget setting and closure of accounts processes.
Ensure that financial data analytics are used where appropriate to better inform budget monitoring and longer term financial planning.
Work closely with services to ensure the accuracy of information input to systems and proper responses to system outputs.
To regularly spend time in the designated service to become an integral part of the management team within the service area and to develop and maintain a detailed understanding of the service area being supported
Continually review, update and report on quantified financial risks and opportunities in the delivery unit or commissioning area supported, advising how the risks can be mitigated and the opportunities exploited.
To advise the Heads of Finance Business Partnering of any matters that should be referred to the Chief Financial Officer in their S151 role on funding, financial management and accounting requirements in respect of the portfolio of services which the postholder has responsibility for.
To be customer-focussed and to develop self-service underpinned by reducing finance support. 

Your previous experience as a Finance Business Partner

Significant experience of delivering Budget monitoring information in a timely manner

Ownership of day-to-day financial management responsibilities with minimal input Member and officer level reports that are based on accurate financial information and robust financial Analysis
Experience in leading on programmes and projects that have effective financial support and which deliver on financial objectives
Delivery of the closure process in accordance with the corporate timetable and appropriate quality standards
Local Authority Finance experience is essential 
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Suzanne Rudd on (phone number removed) or apply today.

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