Senior Finance Business Partner

Our local authority client based in Northamptonshire are urgently seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner.

*Will accept fully remote for interim position, however would be useful to be on-site occasionally as/when required with prior agreement, usual site is Bowling Green Road, Kettering*

Purpose of the job

This post is in the Professional Accountancy Team which are responsible for:

• Closure of Accounts and the Production of the Statement of Accounts
• Treasury Management
• Capital Programme
• Collection Fund
• Strategic financial management
• Operational accountancy requirements
• Advice and support to budget managers
• Performance Management
• Driving of the efficiency agenda

Principal responsibilities

1. As a member of the Strategic Finance Business Partners management team, contribute to the overall strategic and operational management of the provision of Financial Services to the Service, this will include the closure of the accounts and the production of the Statement of Accounts.
2. Manage, motivate and develop staff within the team, providing support to ensure that priorities are identified, objectives achieved and to enhance the overall level of performance and morale.
3. Ensure effective and ongoing implementation of the Council’s Performance Appraisal and Development Programme within the finance team.
4. Ensure that services perform their duties and functions in fulfilment of their financial statutory obligations, keeping abreast of the Councils changing legal obligations, mandates and responsible for ensuring relevant compliance with the Council’s Financial Procedure Rules and Financial Code.
5. To manage the provision of financial support on obtaining and securing financial resources including the assessment of business options, including interpreting/analysing complex financial and non-financial information.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge and experience of the preparation of the annual accounts closedown process, including the production of the Statement of Accounts.
• Proven staff leadership and management experience
• Proven experience in the areas of Financial Planning, Control and Reporting
• Have up to date knowledge of accounting policy such as IFRS, CIPFA codes of practice and Taxation and be able to interpret and apply as required.
• Experience of working at a professional level within a local government organisation
• Demonstrate direct experience of working in partnership with private, public, and voluntary organisations

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.