Description
Sopra Steria Recruitment is working in partnership with a major public sector client in the UK. We are currently recruiting Finance Business Partner to be based in Manchester for an initial period of 5 months with possible extension.Job Title: Finance Business Partner
The Maximum Pay Rate: upto 250 Umbrella
Location: Stretford, Manchester M16
Contract Length: Until 30/05/18 with possible extension depending on business case
Clearance Level Required: This candidate will need to be vetted to HMPPS vetting Enhanced Level 1
Additional Info: INSIDE IR35
Distribution: Finance; Audit & Accountancy
Job Description:
The primary purpose of the role is to provide strategic financial support to the LFBP, and key stakeholders, working with the LFBP to improve NOMS' business.
This is a twin facing role, supporting the LFBP and supporting the business.
In supporting the LFBP, the post holder will be responsible for building and maintaining effective key stakeholder relationships, providing expert financial analysis and interpretation to ensure strategic decisions are implemented efficiently and effectively. They will be an independent thinker, with the confidence to support and challenge the LFBP in improving regional performance.
When supporting the business, the post holder will use the effective key stakeholder relationships built to deliver the finance front line role in engaging with the business, implementing change and spreading best practice. They will be required to attend all key SMT level meetings and other relevant meetings in support of the business.
They will be responsible for identifying potential financial risks and opportunities, taking mitigating actions where required and providing challenge as appropriate. They will have commercial acumen and be able to operate within a potential environment of ambiguity and uncertainty.
The post holder will provide expert analysis and interpretation of strategic decision making within the business environment.
The post holder will be responsible for providing business partner support across a number of business units, with financial oversight of up to 160m dependent on the function/geographical area they support. They will be required to travel between locations on a regular basis.
Essential Skills:
- 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;
Sopra Steria Recruitment Limited acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency.
Please Note: Shortlisted candidates would be contacted via Call/Email.
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