Finance Manager - Operations

* To provide operational financial advice to all levels of the organisation to inform decision making, by recognising the services delivered and the framework in which the business operates.

* To provide leadership to the operational finance business partnering team.

* To develop and manage the production of the monthly management accounts, and business partnering packs for all entities within the organisation, including analysis and explanation of variance to budget, cashflows with accurate and timely forecasting and preparation of SMT & Board papers and presentations as required.

* Successfully lead and manage the production and reporting of annual budgets, reconciling to 40 year plan. * Prepare and inform Executive and Board papers and presentations as required.

* Responsible for the review of payroll costs and reporting of performance data monthly with Heads of Departments.

* Work closely with the People Services Team to support the monthly payroll checking process, ensuring monthly reconciliations are complete to a satisfactory standard.

* Responsible for ensuring the planning of work collaboratively and seamlessly with budget holders/senior leadership and heads of service ensuring that all finances are explained and understood.

* Provide financial training and guidance to budget holders.

* Identifying opportunities for income generation and identifying key trends and issues affecting financial performance.

* Providing pro-active, future focused decision support to Directorates, using financial analysis to facilitate change in either new ways of working or delivery mechanisms to ensure the required outcomes are achieved.

* Responsible for driving improvement within finance systems and processes, driving automation in reporting and efficiency within Finance Business Partnering function.

* Leading, inspiring, managing and developing the operational business partnering team with clear objectives, providing direction and coaching to support their personal development.

* Promote a Finance Business Partnering ethos across the organisation.

* Setting and revising financial policies and guidance to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and compliance are achieved.

* Responsible for the development and maintenance of bespoke finance reports through chosen reporting software, ensuring all data is processed securely in line with Information Governance policies and procedures.

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