Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner
Location: London
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £43,983 - £55,692 per annum
Start Date: Flexible
*Hybrid Working*
Contact: (url removed)


Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Finance Business Partner to join the Resources and Chief Executive Service on a permanent basis. The role will support the Head of Finance, Finance Manager and designated departmental teams in the provision of high quality, flexible, professional finance support to service departments.


Main Responsibilities
Supporting the Business Partnering team leading on support to budget holders with budget setting and monitoring of revenue and capital budgets.
Responsible for contributing to and supporting the Medium-Term Financial Planning and year end processes.
Providing technical expert advice and challenge to budget holders and officers to support effective financial decision-making.
Ensure that the areas of the Accounts for which the officer is responsible for is accounted for in line with International Financing Reporting Standards (IFRS) and CIPFA’s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting.
Pro-actively seeking opportunities to improve the financial support the service provides to the Council.
Analysing data and other information to inform/challenge decision making.
Liaising with internal departments and external advisorsCandidate Criteria
CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant, preferably CIPFA
Experienced in a similar role within a Local Authority Finance environment, supporting Resources/Chief Executive directorate
Experience of contributing and supporting the Medium-Term Financial Planning and year-end processes
Experience of providing sound financial advice to support decision-making
Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a teamIf you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed