Finance Business Partner
This job does not exist anymore.
Try running a new search or browse our vacancies.
Or fill in the form below to receive job alerts.
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Hybrid Walsall Council |
| Area | Midlands, UK |
| Sector | Local Government |
| Salary | £200 Per Day |
| Start Date | September 12th, 2024 |
| Advertiser | Phoebe Skinner |
| Job Ref | 19167 |
- Description
- The Client:
Our government department client is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be hybrid, Walsall.
Job Summary:
- Ensure that the Council’s financial policies, procedures and governance arrangements are formulated, implemented, reviewed and adhered to in accordance with best practice, professional accounting standards and the Council’s formally agreed security, liquidity and risk parameters.
- Identify and report upon any financial risks resulting from changes in political, operational, technological or environmental factors.
- Co-ordinate the preparation and submission of the Council’s year end Statutory Accounts process including liaison with Audit (internal and external) on this and other Governance related issues.
- Actively manage the continuous review of technologies and replacement of financial systems to ensure working practices are updated to support the leading technologies.
- Abilities/Skills: (refer to JE guidance document) Build and maintain strong productive relationships with the business and within finance to be an integral part of decision-making and a trusted advisor by working with the business to fully understand its strategic direction, priorities and outcome.
- Ability to produce robust business case development and financial benefits management by providing objective and constructive challenge to financial assumptions ensuring they are supported by the provision of ad hoc financial reports and financial models.
- Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in sometimes contentious and sensitive situations.
- Ability to adopt an effective approach to complex problem solving, adapting to changes and develop effective solutions.
- Experience in the management/supervision of staff.
- Experience of building and improvement of the business approach towards good financial management by sharing best practice and maintaining own professional capabilities through enhanced business partnering skills.
- Ability to adapt behaviour and actions based on learning and be prepared to challenge and be challenged whilst remaining objective, calm, confident and composed under pressure.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Ensure that the Council’s financial policies, procedures and governance arrangements are formulated, implemented, reviewed and adhered to in accordance with best practice, professional accounting standards and the Council’s formally agreed security, liquidity and risk parameters.
