Finance Business Partner
Finance Business Partner Location: London Contract: Temporary (3 months initial) Rate: £300-400 per day umbrella (dependent on experience) Start Date: ASAP *Hybrid Working – 2 days per week in office* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description Service Care Finance are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Finance Business Partner on a temporary basis.
The Finance Business Partner will cover the Residents Services area within the HRA and will be responsible for up to two direct reports.
The main job purpose is to act as a Finance Business Partner for a defined service within Housing Management, providing high level financial advice and support to the Assistant Director and their Heads of Service.
Main Responsibilities
Budgeting and financial planning, ensuring the requirements of the Authority’s financial strategy are met
Closing of accounts process ensuring timescales are achieved and accounting standards are observed
Budget monitoring and forecasting, enabling budget managers to provide year end forecasts which are accurate and robust
Support budget holders in making appropriate use of SAP for monitoring and forecasting purposes
Provide financial reports for departmental meetings as required.
Draft the financial implications for reports to members and directors
Ideal Candidate
CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with evidence of CPD
Experience of working within a Local Authority/Government finance and accountancy setting, preferably within HRA
Experience of business partnering including budgeting, forecasting and providing sound technical advice to senior members
Great communication and reporting skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
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.