Job Title
Finance Business Partner Ref: NW Leicestershire 5275463 Pay rate: £370 - £444 per day PAYE (TBC) Role length: Anticipated 3 months Working arrangements: Hybrid working – once a month in the office
The role
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Finance Business Partner to deliver financial accounting and drive performance improvements through effective financial monitoring, advice and support by partnering with services. Experience and knowledge of accounting for Housing Revenue Accounts is essential for this role.
Key responsibilities
* Champion excellent management of financial resources, promoting probity, efficiency, high performance and overall value for money with service areas
* Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with team managers and their teams
* Produce month end financial monitoring and lead services in undertaking regular and timely review and challenges
* Support and advise strategic and operational decision-making, driving commercial opportunities and better business performance
* Undertake specific duties as part of the production of the annual statement of accounts
* Support key projects with the provision of financial advice
What the client is looking for
* AAT qualified (or equivalent) with a minimum of three years post qualification experience within a financial environment or substantial relevant demonstrable experience in finance
* Experience and knowledge of accounting for Housing Revenue Accounts
* Local government finance experience
* Experience of budget preparation and monitoring
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Customer focused and able to build rapport and maintain good relationships with all customers and partners, i.e. internal and external
* Problem solver, able to identify resolutions and effective ways forward
* Experience/understanding of statutory accounting and reporting requirements
* A sound understanding of general accounting principles
* Experience in the use of MS Excel and MS Word (or equivalent) and integrated financial systems
* Ability to interpret and advise on financial and performance data
How to Apply
* Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
* Submit your CV in Word format.
* Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.
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