One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Head of Finance Business Partnering. This is a temporary contract for 5 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
Each Head of Finance Business Partnering is responsible for leading and implementing the business partnering function for the specified service area. They will act as a partner with the service leadership teams to develop, challenge and support service plans and project delivery and take responsibility for managing and reporting on operational performance for the business partnering team.
The post-holder’s primary activity is to ensure the provision of an effective Business Partnering function across all authorities which will challenge the status quo and work in partnership with services to develop new delivery models to deliver significant cost savings and maximise the outcomes for residents. Heads of Finance Business Partnering will work to ensure that finance staff deliver to customers in an efficient manner, within a professional business framework.
As a senior Finance Manager, you will be expected to be a professional lead within your respective area of finance, provide expertise and high-quality financial services to senior stakeholders, proactively contribute to the achievement of the finance service’s vision and contribute towards an innovative, high performance and continuous improvement culture. The post holder will have a body of theoretical and practical knowledge commensurate with a fully qualified accountant.
Duties and Responsibilities
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To proactively lead the financial advice and support within Business Partnering, particularly with reference to delivering savings and maximising service outcomes to residents.
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To ensure that financial information is relevant and balanced and is received by decision-takers at the appropriate level and in the appropriate form.
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To proactively identify areas of weak financial management, risks and pressures and to work with the relevant service to improve them.
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To work with directors and senior stakeholders to ensure they have the information and tools and develop the skills to manage their finances themselves.
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To lead, manage and motivate staff through excellent communication, professional guidance, support and development in accordance with the council’s policies and procedures.
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To be customer-focussed and to develop self-service underpinned by reducing finance support.
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To collaborate with stakeholders to proactively identify areas where finance can add value, including in particular better use of financial data analytics.
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Contributes to the development and monitoring of service level agreements, KPIs, defining respective roles and responsibilities and quality service delivery.
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To provide advice and support to Members, management board, directors and deputy directors on the full range of issues within the scope of the job.
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To deliver the wider finance activities such as closure of accounts, budget development.
The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Jahker Miah at Coyle Personnel Ltd