Finance Business Partner

We have been instructed by a well-known Public sector organisation in Birmingham to assist in the hiring process of a Finance Business Partner. This position will be ideal for someone with project experience and complex accounting knowledge.

Client Details

A large public sector organisation.

Description

Finance Business Partner duties:

• Offer guidance on governance implementation within the designated area.
• Serve as the Chief Financial Officer's representative in monthly review meetings.
• Evaluate and endorse Change and Investment Papers, meticulously examining risks, opportunities, and ensuring clear identification of program impacts and associated costs.
• Act as a representative on investment change panels.
• Provide assurance to the Delivery Director (DD) regarding the appropriateness of reported expenditure and contract payments.
• Contribute input to the development of policies and enterprise reporting, as well as planning development.
• Offer guidance on the proper application of IFRS accounting treatment for transactions, including prepayments, accruals, and liabilities.
• Supervise the month-end financial accounts closure, prepare accounts, and strategize for year-end audits.
• Conduct monthly analytics of contract spending and accruals, challenging budget holders when necessary.
• Review and ensure the integrity of Programme Board Packs.
• Evaluate and question emerging forecasts, monitoring compliance with Spending Review (SR) funding.
• Develop Cashflow forecast reporting for DfT and scrutinize supply chain submissions.
• Provide assurance to the Area DD regarding the reliability of data from cost management and commercial sources.
• Facilitate necessary system changes and reporting requirements for budget management.
• Supply Workforce Actual costs and forecast information to inform program cost estimates.
• Encourage budget holders to achieve workforce objectives and optimize resource allocation.

Profile

The successful Finance Business Partner will:

• Demonstrate familiarity with accounting systems and proficiency in creating and overseeing off-system analyses and records.
• Hold a pertinent professional credential such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent.
• Showcase experience in developing and managing output-focused, activity-based budgets and forecasts.
• Exhibit the capacity to thoroughly assess and question forecasts, evaluating their affordability, value for money, timing, and impact on program delivery.
• Display adeptness in utilizing ERP systems, employing data analytics software, and constructing intricate Excel models.
• Demonstrate capability in establishing and maintaining robust financial controls within large-scale projects.

Job Offer

Role benefits:

• A competitive pension scheme, with employer contributions of up to 12 percent.
• A cash allowance option in lieu of benefits, allowing you to select the benefits that best suit you and your family.
• Core company-funded benefits including life assurance, income protection, and a health cash plan.
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Access to a tax-efficient voluntary benefits scheme offering discounts on retail, health, leisure, and travel.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.