Finance Business Partner Full Time Temporary

Finance Business Partner needed in Nettleham, £25.96ph PAYE – Reference: 364523

37 hours per week. 
Temp until March 31st 2025. 
Standard shift pattern 08:30 – 16:30 (Mon-Thurs) 08:30 – 16:00 (Fri)

To provide an effective business partnering approach that enables budget holders to be effective in managing their areas of business, by providing professional financial advice, training in financial management and general financial support

1. To provide an effective financial management service for a designated segment of Lincolnshire Police, by adopting a business partnering approach and become a fully integrated member of the relevant Senior Leadership Team.
2. To prepare monthly management reports for discussion with budget holders; and in conjunction with the budget holder produce an accurate forecast outturn position each month.
3. To advise and assist budget holders with a plan for corrective action if a budget overspend is forecast; and to assist the budget holder to implement the plan and monitor progress.
4. Conduct regular reviews with assigned budget holders (for revenue budgets and capital projects) to ensure accurate monitoring and challenge is undertaken.
5. To work with budget holders and project managers to develop a budget for their designated areas for inclusion in the annual budget setting process and to proactively identify cash and efficiency savings as part of that process.
6. To provide regular advice and training to budget holders in respect of the Finance, Procurement and Contract Regulations to assist them in effectively managing their budgets.
7. To provide a comprehensive financial evaluation for all future service developments, which includes consideration of funding source, affordability and value for money. This will include a sound financial evaluation appropriate to the level of investment and include DCF evaluation techniques if appropriate. This will also include preparation of the financial evaluation sections of both decision reports and business cases, which will clearly identify funding source and financial benefits, both cashable and non-cashable.
8. To consider and advise on commercial and taxation (e.g. VAT) aspects of future service developments, particularly in respect of capital developments, which may impact on affordability.
9. To ensure month end close is completed in line with deadlines, including reviewing the calculation and posting of prepayments and accruals as prepared by the Assistant Accountant (FM&S).

This is a full time role on a temporary basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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