Sellick Partnership are currently assisting in the recruitment of an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner to join a large Public Sector organisation based in Central London.
The Senior Finance Business Partner will ensure the delivery of an effective Management Accounting service, with a particular focus on supporting current and future business strategies, business performance, and planning through concise evaluation of current and future financial positions and options.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development, implementation and continuous review and improvement in the delivery of the Management Accounting reporting for Service Delivery & Development
- Support the production of Board and committee reports of a financial nature, including the annual production of the Statutory Accounts
- Act as the main point of contact for the Directors within Service Delivery & Development and ensure that the service (management accounting reporting) provision reflects the needs of that Directorate.
- Evaluate current and projected financial/budget data and present meaningful analysis to budget holders setting out budget and scenario options, and advise on their likely consequences to better inform decision making and business planning
- Advise on ways of improving business performance based on an analysis of financial positions and option projections
- Clearly set out medium and long term financial forecasts to support business planning
- Maintain financial records within the Financial Accounting system, including all assets and liabilities relating to the delivery of the service functions
- Ensure the completion of statutory returns and maintain effective governance records as appropriate
- Keep up to date with changes in legislation and regulatory requirements with regard to IFRS (accounting regulation) and Housing Finance Standards and provide advice and guidance on maintaining compliance
- Maintain confidentiality in all business matters
Essential Experience:
- Public Sector experience (within the last 5 years)
- Ability to analyse, review and report on complex financial matters such as compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements, within a high volume, pressured environment
- Proven skill in the identification of requirements, recording and analysis of data and information, and identification of solutions.
- Experience in project (end to end) work.
- Ability to set out financial forecasts and the financial consequences of option scenarios to support business planning
- Ability to develop appropriate systems, maximise the use of technology and effectively use compliance and other software, IT applications and media as appropriate.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive conversations and queries appropriately.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Adam Rouse at Sellick Partnership