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Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Opus People Solutions • Redditch, ENG, GB
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Join an organisation in a period of growth and exciting challenge…

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REMOTE WITH TRAVEL TO BROMSGROVE ONCE A MONTH.

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This organisation is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join them. They are seeking someone from either a private OR public sector/third sector background, the key here is someone with strong finance background,. Ideally AAT qualified and above, or with qualified by experience.

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This is an exciting time to join an organisation as they are building out their team.

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Purpose of the Role

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As a Finance Business Partner, you will support the Senior Finance Business Partner in delivering high-quality financial management services.

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You will work closely with Heads of Service and budget holders, providing financial advice, supporting budget planning and monitoring, assisting with the annual accounts process, and ensuring effective management of both revenue and capital budgets. The role also provides support across treasury management and financial reporting, helping to ensure sound financial governance across both authorities.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Support the preparation of annual revenue budgets and medium-term financial planning.
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  • Work closely with Heads of Service and budget holders to develop and review budget requirements.
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  • Provide financial advice and guidance to service managers and senior stakeholders.
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  • Produce accurate and timely management information to support informed decision-making.
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  • Deliver training and support to managers on financial systems and processes.
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  • Assist with the preparation of committee reports and financial reports for senior management and elected members.
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  • Monitor revenue budgets, investigating variances and providing recommendations where required.
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  • Prepare quarterly income and expenditure monitoring reports for Corporate Management Team and Members.
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  • Complete reconciliations between financial systems to ensure data accuracy.
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  • Produce financial and statistical returns as required.
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  • Maintain earmarked reserves for allocated service areas.
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  • Monitor capital programme income and expenditure.
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  • Ensure expenditure is correctly allocated to approved capital schemes.
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  • Maintain and update capital budgets in line with approved programmes.
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  • Coordinate capital funding bids and assist with the preparation of supporting financial information.
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  • Support the calculation of Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP).
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  • Maintain records relating to Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding.
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  • Assist with the annual closure of accounts
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  • Support the preparation of the draft Statement of Accounts.
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  • Complete reconciliations and working papers required for year-end reporting.
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  • Ensure financial records are accurate and audit-ready.
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Person Specification

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Essential Experience & Knowledge

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  • Strong understanding of accounting principles.
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  • Experience of budget preparation and budget monitoring.
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  • Experience supporting the year-end accounts process.
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  • Experience producing management information and financial reports.
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  • Experience completing financial and statutory returns.
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  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
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  • Experience using financial management systems (such as TechnologyOne or similar).
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  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Skills & Competencies

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  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
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  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
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  • Comfortable working within a complex financial environment.
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  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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  • Highly IT literate with the ability to quickly learn new financial systems.
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  • Flexible, proactive and customer-focused approach.
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  • Ability to interpret and communicate technical financial information clearly
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