Finance Business Partner - Perm

Description

A Permanent vacancy has arisen in the Finance Business Partnering team - Adult Social Care Finance Team. We are seeking an ambitious self-starter with a proactive approach to work. The ideal candidate will possess excellent data interpretation and information analysis skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under strict deadlines. Additionally, you should have excellent IT and communication skills, experience in analysing and challenging budget decisions within a complex organisation to achieve value-for-money outcomes, and experience in financial modelling and assessing the viability of new initiatives and service models.

Responsibility

Act as a finance business partner for the relevant service area and develop an in-depth knowledge of the overall service. Providing robust financial advice to senior stakeholders, presenting information to Departmental Management teams, any specific Project delivery boards and other service-related meetings as required on all financial matters relating to the work area.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• A CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, part-qualified or actively studying for such a qualification, or qualified by significant accountancy experience in a similar role.
• Advanced – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media and CRM.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

Successful candidates will be:

• Knowledge & understanding of financial management of a large organisation, preferably local government.
• Experience analysing and challenging budget decisions in a complex organisation to achieve value for money outcomes.
• Experience in financial modelling and assessing the viability of new initiatives, service models, etc.
• Good knowledge and understanding of local government finance, budgeting and accounting.
• Experience providing high-level support and challenge on various complex financial and service issues.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills,
• Ability to analyse and interpret detailed and complex financial and other information, develop and use financial management systems and have the confidence and ability to train and develop others in using and applying such systems.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including presenting complex and detailed financial and other issues to a diverse audience, including councillors and senior officers, and developing and managing productive relationships with external and internal contacts and agencies.
• Advanced IT skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Word, but not limited to these applications, including the ability to design, construct and interpret complex spreadsheets.
• Extensive experience working with integrated financial systems in a large organisation.
• Experience providing financial advice and support to senior officers, members and external stakeholders.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years' References.
• Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Child & adult)
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.