Finance Business Partner X2- Walsall Council (Hybrid Working) - 2-3 days in the office while training - 1 - 2 days in the office once training is complete (OUTSIDE IR35)
I am currently representing Walsall Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6-12 Months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a Rate of which is negotiable dependent upon experience.
We are looking for a Finance Business Partner you will be based at:
We are currently working with Walsall Council to help recruit for a Finance Business Partner
Main purpose of the job role:
Delivery of a comprehensive suite of professional financial business partnering services including strategic financial advice, specialist and technical financial support, supporting services with financial and resource management, grant & internal financial control management and support the compilation of Statutory Annual Accounts.
Build on and improve the finance business partnering approach to ensure good financial management is maintained by sharing best practice.
Contribute to business intelligence and support benchmarking initiatives that enables value for money and informed decision-making.
Objectively and constructively challenge to achieve solution driven outcomes
Understand customer needs and priorities and provide a service, which achieves high customer satisfaction.
Assisting with the delivery of the Section 151 Officer's statutory responsibilities in support of the Council's operating model. Ensuring that internal control are established and working to meet S151 responsibilities.
To identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of services across the Council.
To ensure financial control and governance is in place for service delivery.
To provide added value financial advice and guidance for budget holders, managers and Directors in undertaking their resource management responsibilities.
To provide financial advice and guidance for portfolio holders and members via regular portfolio briefings; enquires; training, production of financial reports and attendance at scrutiny meetings in a technical finance capacity.
To develop business cases and options appraisals in support of business objectives & outcomes.
To identify, investigate and support the reduction of cost pressures, saving opportunities and solutions through robust business cases. To develop and maintain effective working relationships to support co-operative ways of working, effective decision-making and management of financial resources.
To effectively manage yourself and support to Accountancy Officers and Apprentices were appropriate, including ensuring
Deadlines are effectively managed, prioritised and met
Adequate staff cover to ensure maintenance of an effective finance service both within the team and across the finance service where appropriate
Resources aims, objectives and priorities are met
Performance is maintained, managed and reported in line with APC guidelines
Service improvement, change management and process developments are implemented
To collaborate with external partners and agencies as required.
To deputise, in the absence of or in place of, the lead accountant, or Deputy Head of Finance where necessary
Provide support for both internal and external audits.
To ensure compliance to guidelines and legislation and giving advice to senior managers.
All duties must be undertaken within the Council's Equal Opportunities policy and with regard to the Code of Conduct
All duties must be undertaken within national and local Health & Safety Regulations policies on anm individual and collective basis
To understand and work at all times in accordance with Financial Contract Rules
To act at all times with respect, integrity and professionalism ensuring customer needs are met and services are delivered effectively and efficiently.
If you are looking for a new role or would like further information, please send across your up to date CV
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee**.**
Look forward to speaking with you,