Job Title : Finance Business Partner - SC Location: Hybrid – Salisbury or Fareham (1-2 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 9 Months Daily Rate: £712/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk national The Finance Business Partner plays a key role in supporting and steering the organisation in meeting its strategic objectives by communicating financial data and other information clearly and providing valuable financial advice, challenge, support, strategic insight and business solutions. They will act as first point of contact for the area they support, being responsible for building and promoting a culture of collaborative problem solving and considering innovative approaches which are compliant with policy. Essential: CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant Influencing and building strong relationships with both finance and non-finance senior colleagues High delivery focus with integrity A good understanding of pricing and charging structures A good understanding of current reporting/presentation tools and techniques A career path that can demonstrate effective delivery of: Financial management Financial analysis and advice Delivering against deadlines Effective implementation of change and continuous improvement Desirable: Investment appraisal expertise Awareness of government accounting and Managing Public Money Preparation of formal papers to Executive/Board committees and Ministerial Offices Knowledge of MODs Annual Budget Cycle process Understanding of Strategic Partnering/Outsourcing Contracts Experience of using Oracle Cloud Financial software Post qualification experience with wider financial and business experience in the science, engineering, defence or security industry Security Clearance: SC clearance Sole UK national Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on 0121 794 8181. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on 0121 794 8181