Client
Local Authority in Havering
Job Title
Interim – Senior Finance Business Partner
Pay Rate
400 DAILY UMBRELLA
Hours
36 Hours a week (Mon–Fri) 9AM–5PM
Duration
Initial 3 month contract
Location
REMOTE – attendance in the office for meetings only – Usually once a month
Description
Key duties
* Managing Finance Analysts (or Education Finance Officers) in the provision of data and reporting, focusing on data integrity
* Proactive leading preparation of budgets, preparation of the financial year–end accounts, completion of grant claims and bids for more complex areas in the Business
* Provide expert strategic finance advice, analysis, and insight to drive decision making. This includes but not limited to building business cases, benchmarking, pairing data outputs with technical expertise to drive decisions ensuring Best Value and Value for Money
* CCAB qualified accountant OR part qualified with significant experience and actively committed to study
* Active commitment to personal and professional development through regular CPD and other activities
Essential Experience
* Providing business partnering and strategic financial advice to Senior Managers leading significant budgets ( 1m+) in large complex organisations
* Proficient in Excel (advanced) and experience in using large, computerised finance systems
* Understanding of principles of strong financial management and governance
* Shaping decisions through the provision of insight in complex organisations, ensuring optimal outcomes and value for money.
* Development and assessment of business cases and options appraisals
* Management experience
* Experience of working with Senior Managers in complex organisation
* Preferred: Public Sector – preferably Local Government – experience
* Knowledge of Local Government Finance
* Up to date knowledge of accounting standards and practices in Local Government
* Project management experience – working as part of a project team and/or providing finance challenge and support to complex projects
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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