HR Finance Business Partner

We have a new vacancy for a HR Finance Business Partner to work for a prominent council based in West London on a temporary basis for a minimum of 3 months with potential to be extended.

This is a great opportunity for a HR BP paying £34.59 ph PAYE / £43.06 ph Umbrella rate.

We are looking for an experienced, confident and professional HRA accountant with HRA Business Planning experience and knowledge of rent setting and rent accounting systems.

Role Purpose
To act as a Finance Business Partner for a defined service providing high level financial advice and support to the Directors / Assistant Directors and their Heads of Service.

For the defined service area, provide advice and support for:

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Budgeting and Financial Planning and theMTFS

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ensuring the requirements of the Council’s financial strategy are met;
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savings and efficiencies are sought wherever possible
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proposals for any budget growth are robust;
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ensuring adherence to corporate processes and timescales.
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supporting managers to identify savings opportunities/growth requirements through data and evidence from a variety of sources.

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Closing of accounts process

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ensuring timescales are achieved
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Accounting standards are observed

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Budget monitoring and forecasting

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undertaking high level checks of forecasts, challenging budget holders where appropriate
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early identification of budgets risks and potential savings
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Identifying mitigating actions to address budget pressures.

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Adherence to the council’s financial regulations and standing orders.

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To lead the embedding of SAP and self serve within their area of responsibility, thereby helping budget holders to make best use of the system
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To work collaboratively with Directors and Heads of Service in their departments and to members to ensure an integral part of decision making and a key player in all major pieces of work and projects e.g. procurement exercises, staffing restructures, service re-design.
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To respond to information requests quickly and accurately.
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To provide financial reports for departmental meetings as required.
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To draft the financial implications for reports to members and directors.
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To provide specialist technical advice relating to their areas of responsibility.
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To undertake financial appraisals of planned service changes, identifying any significant financial implications.
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To provide advice and support regarding the financial aspects of local systems. To ensure processes and procedures are robust, confirm to best professional practice and provide value for money.
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To evaluate legislative and policy changes and assess the financial impact on the service
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To identify the training needs of the service regarding financial management.
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To ensure relevant government returns and grant claims are completed.

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To be a member of FOG, supporting the Financial Management team to resolve key issues and also leading breakaway task and finish groups that benefit the whole department.
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To work collaboratively with external partner organisations as required by the role.
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To have management responsibility for one or two staff.
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To deputise for the Head of Finance as required and provide cover in the absence of the other Business Partners.
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To undertake any other duties in line with the general level of responsibility of the post