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Finance Business Partner

2 months ago


Bexley, Greater London, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Strategist to join our team at CRA GROUP LIMITED. As a key member of our organization, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic financial support to our business partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Proactively lead the financial advice and support to our business partners, particularly with reference to revenue and capital monitoring, including delivering savings and the budget setting and closure of accounts processes.
  • Ensure that financial information is relevant and balanced and is received by decision-makers at the appropriate level.
  • Ensure that financial data analytics are used where appropriate to better inform budget monitoring and longer-term financial planning.
  • Work with services to ensure the accuracy of information input to systems and proper responses to system outputs.
  • 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.
  • Ensure managers within the service areas supported receive the financial management training required to be effective in their roles and are aware of Financial Regulations (in particular the responsibilities of the Director and budget holders/managers) and requirements for obtaining the necessary approval prior to taking decisions.
  • 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.
  • Advise the Strategic Business Partners 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.
  • Working closely with the Strategic Business Partners to contribute towards the development of the Integra Financial Management System, working with the designated service areas and the team responsible for the maintenance and development of Integra to drive improvements forward.
  • Lead, manage, and motivate staff through excellent communication, professional guidance, support, and development in accordance with the council's policies and procedures.
  • Be customer-focused and to develop self-service underpinned by reducing finance support.
  • Provide advice and support to Members, management board directors, and deputy directors on the full range of issues within the scope of the job.
  • Ensure effective financial support to programmes and projects.
  • Undertake any other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as directed and appropriate to the grade and role of the post.
  • Deputise for the Strategic Business Partner as required.
Essential Experience Required
  • Accounting and budgetary experience, sound knowledge of local government finance framework, accounting principles, and standards, statutory requirements, and relevant codes of practice.
  • Knowledge of the major issues facing local government, understanding of the national policy context, requirements, and future direction for local authorities.
  • Good interpersonal and communication and presentation skills with proven ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences both horizontally and vertically, financial and non-financial throughout the organisation.
  • Sound knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
  • Experience of attending Member Committees and/or other corporate/board meetings.
  • Experience of financial appraisals, modelling techniques, development of business cases.
  • Staff management experience with the ability to lead and develop a team.
  • Relevant service accounting experience.
  • Experience of delivery of change programmes.
Essential Qualifications Required
  • Qualified CCAB Accountant or Equivalent Relevant Finance Qualification.
  • Participation in Continuing Professional Development.
Additional Information

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