Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the Northamptonshire region, for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their team. Please find details of the role below.
Role Overview:
The Senior Finance Business Partner will support the Strategic Finance Business Partner in relation to the Accountancy function which includes the close down of the Council's accounts and the production of the Statement of Accounts and the overall financial governance ensuring controls are in place and are being effectively maintained.
This role will be responsible for supporting the reporting and monitoring of the capital programme and funding activities, providing technical support in relation to the treatment of capital activities. This role will also be involved in the year end close down and budget setting processing in relation to the activity within the capital programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the closure of accounts and production of the Statement of Accounts.
- Ensure financial governance and controls.
- Monitor and report on the capital programme and funding.
- Provide technical support for capital activities, including year-end close and budget setting.
- Provide financial support to Executive and Service Managers.
- Deliver financial direction and analysis to all directorates.
Team Management:
- Manage and develop finance team members to meet objectives and enhance performance.
- Implement the Council's Performance Appraisal and Development Programme.
Compliance and Controls:
- Ensure adherence to legislative, regulatory, and accounting standards.
- Maintain financial controls and support compliance with financial regulations.
Strategic and Operational Management:
- Contribute to the strategic and operational management of Financial Services.
- Support financial projects and initiatives.
- Develop and deliver financial training to officers.
Customer Satisfaction and Reporting:
- Achieve customer satisfaction in line with the Accountancy business plan.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial performance reporting.
General Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate awareness of equal opportunities.
- Comply with Council policies, including safeguarding, financial regulations, promotion of equality's, and health and safety.
- Perform additional duties as required.
If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on or email .
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.
If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.