I am working with a Public Sector Organisation based in Haringey who are looking for a Finance Business Partner for 6 Months Initially. The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying £37.53 Umbrella per hour. The role is in scope of IR35. Job Purpose Ensure that Managers, Directors and Members, within a defined portfolio are provided with high quality strategic advice and direction on financial strategies, policy, standards, practices and legislative changes. Pre-empt financial risks and issues, devise mitigations and solutions, and support the relevant service departments in the implementation of these. Delivering a key role in support of the Head of Finance (Capital, Place and Economy) in the Council's development of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, through advising, challenging and guiding senior colleagues across a portfolio whilst ensuring that all the proposals comply with corporate policies and the Borough Plan. Undertake longer term financial modelling and planning, ensuring that the Council benchmarks against the best in class in the pursuit of excellence. Delivering effective management of the relevant team of accountancy professionals, acting as a mentor, providing excellent leadership, clear guidance on team priorities and ensuring that team members are adequately trained and adhere to continued professional development. Duties and responsibilities To support the Head of Finance (Capital, Place & Economy) across a defined portfolio of service finance areas, working with Directorate Management Teams. In the absence of the Head of Finance, provide Finance Representation at Priority, Programme and Project Boards, including service DMT's. Work with Senior Managers to determine financial impact and policy responses to Legislative and Demographic Change. Review Benchmarking Information and Identify Action Plans for Savings. To support services in identification of funding sources for projects and preparation of bidding documentation. Partnership working and negotiation with organisations such as the GLA, DfT, TfL and others. Ensure Expenditure is in Line with Corporate Priorities and that budgets are set on this basis. Ensure budget monitoring position is clearly understood and reported and mitigating corrective action taken where an overspend is projected. High Level Understanding of Costs and Benefits of Alternative Delivery Options. Clearance of certain Committee Reports / Provision of Finance Comments. In the absence of the Head of Finance attend Member meetings. Knowledge, Qualification and Experience Degree level or equivalent qualification or extensive relevant experience. Membership of appropriate professional body by examination e.g. CIPFA, or other CCAB body plus evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Excellent communication, analytical and IT skills. Ability to work with high level internal and external stakeholders. Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement in delivering service and Council aims and objectives Please only apply for this post if you are an experienced Finance Business Partner to start on no more than a weeks notice. Thank you Yanis Patel (Eden Brown Synergy) Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer
