About the Role
As a Finance Business Partner, you will: Build and maintain strong professional relationships with budget holders and stakeholders across a diverse range of departments.
Provide financial advice, support and constructive challenge to ensure resources are used effectively and deliver best value.
Monitor, analyse and report on departmental financial performance, producing clear and meaningful management information.
Support the development and management of budgets and financial planning processes.
Identify financial risks, opportunities and efficiencies, making recommendations to improve performance and value for money.
Attend meetings with senior stakeholders, providing expert financial advice and insight to support decision-making.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and organisational policies.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking motivated and analytical individuals who can demonstrate: Knowledge of accounting principles, supported by an AAT qualification, relevant degree, or progress towards a professional accountancy qualification.
Fully qualified candidates should hold a recognised CCAB qualification.
Experience working within a large and complex financial environment.
Experience of budget management, financial monitoring and financial reporting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify and respond to financial issues.
Experience using computerised finance systems and financial management processes.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme Cycle to work scheme.
Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant).
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
Sick pay provisions.