Senior Finance Business Partner

Job Opportunity: Senior Finance Business Partner

Location: Northamptonshire (Fully Remote)

Contract Type: 3 Month Contract

Salary: £535 per day

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can lead and innovate? We are currently seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join a local authority in Northamptonshire. Whilst it would be beneficial to be able to be on site when required, fully remote candidates will be considered for the role

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the whole capital programme for NNC: Take charge of overseeing the entirety of the capital programme for Northamptonshire County Council, ensuring efficient allocation and utilisation of resources.

• Year-end accounting for capital programme and funding: Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of year-end accounting tasks related to the capital programme and its funding.

• Line Management of 1 Finance Business Partner: Provide leadership and guidance to a team member, fostering their professional development and ensuring the team's success.

• Development of ERPG capital forecasting tool: Spearhead the development of an ERPG capital forecasting tool, and facilitate its rollout to budget managers, providing necessary training and support.

• Providing financial support to key capital projects: Offer strategic financial guidance and support to key capital projects, ensuring their financial viability and success.

• Being part of Strategic FBP's management team: Collaborate with the Strategic Finance Business Partner's management team to drive organisational goals and initiatives.

• Completion of statutory capital returns: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements by completing necessary capital returns accurately and within deadlines.

• Monitoring of capital income streams: Keep a close eye on capital income streams, identifying opportunities for optimisation and improvement.

• Supporting consolidation of capital balances and processes: Assist in the consolidation of capital balances and processes inherited from legacy councils, ensuring smooth integration and adherence to best practices.

Requirements:

• CCAB or equivalent qualified
• Proven experience in finance, preferably within a local authority or public sector environment.
• Strong understanding of capital programme management, accounting principles, and financial forecasting.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage teams and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial forecasting tools.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with a drive for continuous improvement.

If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, driving financial excellence within a dynamic local authority, then we want to hear from you! Apply now!