Description
Sopra Steria Recruitment are working in partnership with a Public sector organisation to hire a Finance Business Partner based in Leeds. Role spec below. Many thanks.
Rate: £273 per day
Contract: 2 to 3 months (with possible extension)
The post holder will provide support to the strategic finance lead of a functional and/or geographical area of client. The role reports to a Lead Finance Business Partner (LFBP) who in turn reports to a Senior Finance Business Partner (SFBP) but with key working relationships with the business area for whom they provide business partner support.
The post holder will be a member of the lead finance business partner support team and will be an active member of the Senior Management Teams (SMTs) to whom they are aligned. The post holder will have a level of authority and respect to proactively support the shaping of strategic decisions.
- IFAC qualification (Qualified Accountant) is required for this post Consideration may also be given to part-qualified candidates who are currently studying and are qualified to level 2 or higher.
- Experience and knowledge of a working as a finance business partner is desirable;
- Experience of delivering high performance and continuous improvement;
- Experience of presenting financial interpretation and recommendations at an executive level;
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to communicate and influence effectively with stakeholders at all levels;
- Strategic awareness;
- Influencing Skills;
- Must be able to adopt a proactive problem solving approach in order to be able to respond to the changing needs of the business;
- Experience in central government financial management, financial analysis and financial planning;