Finance Business Partner Children's Services

Finance Business Partner Children's Services OverviewRef:365018Salary:£59,898 - £65,576/annumLocation:- United Kingdom -- England -- South East England -- Berkshire -- WokinghamType:PermanentPosted22 May 2023Finance Business Partner - Children's ServicesLocation: Shute End/Home WorkingSalary: £59,898 - £65,576 per annumWokingham Borough Council have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Finance Business Partner, to join them on a 2-year fixed term contract as a key member of the Council's Finance team.The RoleThe role will report to the Finance Business Partner for Children's Service, providing strategic support on all financial matters relating to SEND and High Needs Block, including timely and high-quality financial advice to a range of budget managers and to the Safety Valve Programme.To be successful in this role you will have proven experience of finance in a complex organisation and share a commitment to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a background in schools finance with a good working knowledge of SEND and High Needs Block funding arrangements and the challenges that brings.Key Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:Lead on budget setting, budget monitoring, year-end closedown, and statutory returnsProvide support and advice to a range of stakeholders, promoting strong financial governancePreparation and presentation of reports to senior leadership team(s) and elected membersPrepare and present reports to Schools ForumProvide advice and support on legislative and guidance changesTo be the Finance representative on multi-disciplinary groups, in particular for the Council's Safety Valve ProgrammeAssisting with delivery of training, such as to budget managers / other council colleaguesSkills, Attributes & Experience required:Qualified accountant, or able to demonstrate 'qualification by experience'Good working knowledge of DSG / High Needs Block financeAn outstanding track record in delivering a customer focused serviceExcellent verbal and written skillsExcellent IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPointAbility to operate in large, complex, and political organisationsCompany BenefitsWokingham Borough Council offers excellent employment benefits including:Flexible workingAn enhanced local government pension schemeGenerous annual leave entitlementThe finance team currently operate a hybrid working arrangement, with time split between home and Council's officesTo ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, then please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application. Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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