Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner for our client a government organisation in Bedford.
The successful post holder will deliver the organisation’s Financial Statements in line with Statutory requirements and timescales. Manage the organisation’s Technical Accounting functions including Capital Strategy/Planning, Treasury Management, Banking, Taxation, and the Accounts Payable team
Must have experience of leading on Local Authority year end procedures including all aspects of fixed asset accounting.
This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend.
Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:
*Managing the technical and treasury team.
*Leading on the annual statement of accounts whilst also playing an active role in completing the statement of accounts (especially fixed asset accounting).
*Leading on the annual audit.
*High quality technical financial services including: Closure of Accounts, Technical Financial Advice, Treasury Management, Capital Investment Appraisal and Capital Accounting.
*Reports and financial information and direct support to Portfolio Holders, Directors, Assistant Chief Executives and Chief Officers.
*Manage budget Preparation - Lead on Capital Strategy development, capital planning and annual capital budget process, provide financial advice and guidance on financial developments.
*Provide support and a robust challenge throughout the financial year in relation to Capital budget monitoring complying at all times with agreed timetables. Support Budget Managers through direct contact and responding to budget queries arising in a timely manner.
*Lead the closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts External Audit and member training, complying with agreed timetables. Ensure all Grants, Statistical Returns and other Returns are made to the appropriate standard and within agreed timescales. Ensure at all times that working papers are at an appropriate standard as determined.
*Effectively represent the Assistant Chief Executive/Chief Officer for Finance at Committees, meetings, external working groups etc. This will entail working across a broad spectrum of projects and assignments, seeking expertise from within the finance function and incorporating other relevant information from different disciplines across the organisation and from third parties.
*Review and appraise on the financial implications of new legislation and regulations and fully respond, as required, to emerging proposals affecting the Authority.
*Lead the financial aspects of the organisation’s major capital projects ensuring robust financial appraisals, including policy option reviews and cost/benefit analysis of service related proposals.
*Lead the Finance team in a professional manner ensuring that any tasks delegated are delivered to the appropriate standard and within agreed timescales.
Personal Requirements:
*Must be CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification experience in a similar role with a similar level of responsibility.
*Must have experience of leading on Local Authority year end procedures including all aspects of fixed asset accounting.
*CPD participation.
*Good communication skills (written and oral) with an ability to influence stakeholders.
*Have a good level of understanding of accounting principles and standards and legislation relating to Local Authority accounts along with experience of final accounts closure, budget planning and capital financing.
*Have the ability to analyse, interpret and communicate complex financial information and legislation and an understanding of the economic environment and statistical techniques.
Working Hours: 36hrs / Monday - Friday
Pay: £966.60 per day
Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.