Finance Business Partner (Technical)
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- England,East of England,Bedfordshire
- Full Time, Contract
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
We are currently working with a Local Authority in Bedfordshire who are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner (Technical) to lead on the delivery of statutory financial reporting and technical accounting functions across the authority.
Finance Business Partner (Technical)
Start: ASAP
Rate: Negotiable (inside IR35)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Duration: 4 Months Initially (likely extension)
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the preparation and delivery of the Council’s Financial Statements in line with statutory requirements
• Manage key technical finance areas including Capital Strategy & Planning, Treasury Management, Banking, Taxation, and Accounts Payable
• Provide high-quality technical financial advice to senior stakeholders, including Directors and Chief Officers
• Lead capital strategy development, annual capital budget processes, and capital investment appraisals
• Oversee capital budget monitoring, ensuring effective financial control and compliance with timetables
• Manage the closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts, external audit engagement, and member training
• Represent the finance function at committees, external meetings and project boards
• Review and appraise the financial implications of new legislation, ensuring full compliance
• Lead the financial aspects of major capital projects, ensuring robust financial appraisals and cost/benefit analysis
• Manage and motivate finance staff to ensure high-quality delivery across finance services
Requirements:
• CCAB or CIMA qualified with strong post-qualification experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, local authority legislation, final accounts closure, and capital financing
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex financial information to senior stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience in capital planning, treasury management, and technical finance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence effectively
• Ability to prioritise work, manage resources, and meet statutory deadlines
• Professional manner with a commitment to collaborative working
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your updated CV and a member of our team will be in contact.
Finance Business Partner (Technical)
Start: ASAP
Rate: Negotiable (inside IR35)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Duration: 4 Months Initially (likely extension)
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the preparation and delivery of the Council’s Financial Statements in line with statutory requirements
• Manage key technical finance areas including Capital Strategy & Planning, Treasury Management, Banking, Taxation, and Accounts Payable
• Provide high-quality technical financial advice to senior stakeholders, including Directors and Chief Officers
• Lead capital strategy development, annual capital budget processes, and capital investment appraisals
• Oversee capital budget monitoring, ensuring effective financial control and compliance with timetables
• Manage the closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts, external audit engagement, and member training
• Represent the finance function at committees, external meetings and project boards
• Review and appraise the financial implications of new legislation, ensuring full compliance
• Lead the financial aspects of major capital projects, ensuring robust financial appraisals and cost/benefit analysis
• Manage and motivate finance staff to ensure high-quality delivery across finance services
Requirements:
• CCAB or CIMA qualified with strong post-qualification experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, local authority legislation, final accounts closure, and capital financing
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex financial information to senior stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience in capital planning, treasury management, and technical finance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence effectively
• Ability to prioritise work, manage resources, and meet statutory deadlines
• Professional manner with a commitment to collaborative working
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your updated CV and a member of our team will be in contact.
Job number 3627528
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Company size: 250–499 employees
Industry: IT
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