Finance Business Partner Full Time Temporary

Finance Business Partner needed in Bexleyheath Paying  £343.07 per hr ref 1428707

Full time hours on a temporary basis 

Role Overview: We are seeking a proactive Finance Business Partner to provide financial advice and support to our defined service area. You will lead revenue and capital monitoring, deliver savings, and manage the budget-setting and closure of accounts processes. As a key liaison between finance and other departments, you will ensure financial strategies align with business objectives and that financial information is relevant and balanced.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Analysis:

  • Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning.

  • Analyse financial performance and provide insights to drive business decisions.

  • Ensure financial data analytics are used to inform budget monitoring and long-term financial planning.

• Business Partnering:

  • Collaborate with department heads to develop budgets and forecasts.

  • Provide financial expertise and support to drive strategic initiatives.

  • Spend time in the designated service area to become an integral part of the management team and understand the service area thoroughly.

  • Ensure managers receive necessary financial management training and understand Financial Regulations.

• Reporting & Compliance:

  • Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.

  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

  • Advise Heads of Finance Business Partnering on matters that should be referred to the Chief Financial Officer (S151 role).

• Process Improvement:

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial efficiency.

  • Develop and maintain robust financial controls and procedures.

  • Work closely with the Heads of Finance Business Partnering to develop and improve the Integra Financial Management System.

• Risk Management:

  • Continually review and report on quantified financial risks and opportunities.

  • Advise on how to mitigate risks and exploit opportunities.

• Team Leadership:

  • Lead, manage, and motivate staff through effective communication, professional guidance, support, and development.

• Customer Focus:

  • Develop self-service finance options and reduce finance support where possible.

  • Provide advice and support to Members, management board, directors, and deputy directors on financial issues.

• Project Support:

  • Ensure effective financial support to programmes and projects.

 If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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