Finance Business Partner (MM1)

Job Category :Executive

Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council

Start Date : Immediate Start

Base Salary :£43,983.00

Enfield Council are a dynamic local authority driven by a clear vision of how we will transform the borough, address inequality and create a lifetime of opportunities for everyone who lives, works and learns in Enfield.

A vacancy has arisen in the Finance Business Partnering team for a Finance Business Partner to lead on the financial support provided to the Council and senior management team covering Resources and Chief Executive Service.

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.

Supporting the Business Partnering team leading on support to budget holders with budget setting and monitoring of revenue and capital budgets.

The role will be 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 advisors..

To be suitable for the role you need to have a CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, or part qualified and actively studying for such a qualification with a high level of finance experience including, IT and accounting skills.

Enfield Council offers Hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.

Staff are also expected to attend the office as required by the service.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (You are not restricted to 2 criteria for each category)

Job Specifics – Skills, Experience

(In this section you should list between 4 and a maximum of 8 essential recruitment and selection criteria and 2 desirable criteria). The information you provide in this section will be used in the recruitment application process to assess the suitability of job applicants.

Essential:

1. A CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, or part qualified and actively studying for such a qualification or qualified by significant accountancy experience in a similar role.

2. Good knowledge and understanding of local government finance, budgeting and accounting, and experience in providing high level advice, support and challenge on a variety of complex financial and service issues

3. Excellent numerical and analytical skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret detailed and complex financial and other information, to develop and use financial management systems and to have the confidence and ability to train and develop others in the use and application of such systems

4. Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present a range of complex and detailed financial and other issues to a diverse audience including councillors and senior officers and to develop and manage productive relationships with both external and internal contacts and agencies.

5. 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 of working with integrated financial systems in a large organisation

6. Experience of providing financial advice and support to senior officers, members and external stakeholders

Desirable:

1. Experience of analysing and challenging budget decisions in a complex organisation in to order to achieve value for money outcomes.

2. Experience of financial modelling and assessing the viability of new initiatives, service models etc.

Competencies:

1. Provide Leadership

2. Build Relationships

3. Communicating Information

4. Creating Innovation

5. Resilience

6. Planning and Managing Resources

Knowledge

1. Knowledge & understanding of financial management of a large organisation preferably local government

Qualification(s)2. A CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, or part qualified and actively studying for such a qualification or qualified by significant