Finance Business Partner

2 weeks ago


Essex, United Kingdom Spencer Clarke Group Full time

Spencer Clarke Group are working alongside a local authority to help secure them a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis.


This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that has a work from anywhere working style with mínimal office attendance.

To be considered for this role you **must
** local authority/local council experience.


This role is responsible for delivering high quality financial advice within a service area, proactive in providing comprehensive support and innovative advice to all levels of management and Members across the finance elements, including budget setting,budget planning and project support.


Main accountabilities include:

  • Responsible for supporting the business by understanding all the financial assets, liabilities and priorities for a business operation (revenue, capital, funding streams & debt) & present options to senior managers to drive change and improve efficiencyto meet strategic objectives.
  • Responsible for partnering and supporting Service Directors and stakeholders to carry out financial performance management, pricing and investment analysis. In addition, support the business planning process by advising senior managers and supporting themaximisation of external funding to the Council.
  • Accountable for supporting business development by using insightful predictive analytics, optimising financial modelling and commercial acumen.
  • Support cross organisational projects and ensure the best commercial & value considerations to drive transparent and robust decision making. This support will involve detailed analysis and interpretation in communicating financial and performance data tosupport evidencebased decisions.
  • Work collaboratively with Senior Finance Business Partners and Management Accountants in the development and review of financial policy and plans ensuring they reflect the Council's strategic objectives and promote continuous improvement
  • Responsible for promoting delivery of value for money services, as evidenced by benchmarked cost driver comparators to analyse financial trends and drive efficiencies. Develop networks with best in class peers.
  • Support timely preparation of robust business cases & decision making documents by quantifying associated costs, benefits, risks and funding solutions, being solely accountable for the financial implications
  • Responsible for compliance with financial regulations and professional accounting standards and financial impact assessments relating to changes in legislation or service initiatives
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Full CCAB / CIMA qualification with evidence of continuing professional development
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  • Excellent communication skills to influence a wide range of stakeholders and aware of the political environment in which this role operates
  • Evidence of identifying improvements in financial systems and processes with a strong delivery and performance focus
  • Experience of supporting the evaluation of innovative and effective means of financing the delivery of services. Evidence of providing financial advice to inform decision making
  • Demonstrate experience of establishing credibility and contributing effectively with management teams and wider multidisciplinary networks.
  • Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards Demonstrate experience of working with senior managers, working
  • Demonstrate experience of working with senior managers, working within and supporting multidisciplinary teams to achieve service outcomes


The salary banding for this role is between £40,136 and £47,219 per annum, along with the usual benefits that are on offer for working within a local authority.


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