Finance Business Partner

About Our Client A large public sector organisation.
Job Description Finance Business Partner duties:Offer guidance on governance implementation within the designated area.Serve as the Chief Financial Officer's representative in monthly review meetings.Evaluate and endorse Change and Investment Papers, meticulously examining risks, opportunities, and ensuring clear identification of program impacts and associated costs.Act as a representative on investment change panels.Provide assurance to the Delivery Director (DD) regarding the appropriateness of reported expenditure and contract payments.Contribute input to the development of policies and enterprise reporting, as well as planning development.Offer guidance on the proper application of IFRS accounting treatment for transactions, including prepayments, accruals, and liabilities.Supervise the month-end financial accounts closure, prepare accounts, and strategize for year-end audits.Conduct monthly analytics of contract spending and accruals, challenging budget holders when necessary.Review and ensure the integrity of Programme Board Packs.Evaluate and question emerging forecasts, monitoring compliance with Spending Review (SR) funding.Develop Cashflow forecast reporting for DfT and scrutinize supply chain submissions.Provide assurance to the Area DD regarding the reliability of data from cost management and commercial sources.Facilitate necessary system changes and reporting requirements for budget management.Supply Workforce Actual costs and forecast information to inform program cost estimates.Encourage budget holders to achieve workforce objectives and optimize resource allocation. The Successful Applicant The successful Finance Business Partner will:Demonstrate familiarity with accounting systems and proficiency in creating and overseeing off-system analyses and records.Hold a pertinent professional credential such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent.Showcase experience in developing and managing output-focused, activity-based budgets and forecasts.Exhibit the capacity to thoroughly assess and question forecasts, evaluating their affordability, value for money, timing, and impact on program delivery.Display adeptness in utilizing ERP systems, employing data analytics software, and constructing intricate Excel models.Demonstrate capability in establishing and maintaining robust financial controls within large-scale projects. What's on Offer Role benefits:A competitive pension scheme, with employer contributions of up to 12 percent.Generous 20% supplement.Core company-funded benefits including life assurance, income protection, and a health cash plan.25 days of annual leave + bank holidaysAccess to a tax-efficient voluntary benefits scheme offering discounts on retail, health, leisure, and travel.Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
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