Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner

�350 - �400 per day PAYE.

North Northamptonshire

Contract

We are currently looking for an experienced and qualified Senior Finance Business Partner in the Northamptonshire area.

The Role:

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

The Senior Finance Business Partner will support the Strategic Finance Business Partner in relation to the Accountancy function which includes the closedown of the Council's accounts and the production of the Statement of Accounts and the overall financial governance ensuring controls are in place and are being effectively maintained.

This role will be responsible for supporting the reporting and monitoring of the capital programme and funding activities, providing technical support in relation to the treatment of capital activities. This role will also be involved in the year end close down and budget setting processing in relation to the activity within the capital programme.

The Candidate:

• CCAB Qualified or Qualified by experience (or recognised professional accounting qualification)
• Be committed to and have evidence of ongoing professional development as required by the membership of their professional body
• 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
• Experience in the development of Financial Processes
• Evidence of developing and delivering financial training to officers and members
• Proven experience of communicating effectively with professional and technical finance staff and operational managers. Ability to negotiate and influence at a high level
• Understanding of how local government works, including the specific complexities of local government finance, and the major influences and challenges it faces
• 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.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in our Senior Finance Business Partner opportunity, Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; or call me on; (phone number removed).