Senior Finance Business Partner

Job Description

You will take a senior role in the Financial Business Partnering team in the delivery of a customer focussed, highly effective and professional service. The role will provide a high-quality financial management service to a group of budget holders and bethe primary finance link for a specific area of the group. Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering.Client DetailsMy Client is a group of education providers in Yorkshire. They deliver education in the early years through to further and higher education settings. Its their job to make a positive difference to the lives of their students, pupils and apprentices, bydelivering quality teaching and training opportunities that will improve their future.DescriptionAs a Senior Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for:

• Provision of expert operational and strategic financial advice and management information to senior leaders and budget holders in order to support effective decision-making.

• Collaboration with senior leaders and budget-holders to:
  • support the business planning process and preparation of the annual budget;
  • provide timely and accurate in-year financial performance reports;
  • support budget holders in the preparation of accurate quarterly forecasts.

• Provision of financial information and analysis to support the development of business cases.

• Promoting the efficient and effective stewardship of assets and resources.

• Preparation of financial information required for the year-end accounts and the preparation of other financial returns.

• To provide a high-quality business partnering service supporting members of the senior leadership team and a range of budget holders in the effective management of financial resources

• Support the Group Senior Leadership Team to embed a strong culture of performance management.

• Display excellent customer focus and emotional intelligence, effectively role-modelling the groups core values and behaviours expected of senior managers.

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with the Senior Leadership Team and budget holders, challenging and influencing operational decision-makers to ensure that financial considerations are placed at the centre of decision-making.
• Responsible for the preparation, monitoring and control of revenue and capital budgets including preparation of financial reports.

• Co-ordinate month-end and year-end financial processes and reporting in line with organisational deadlines.

• To lead the team in improving financial control and supporting budget holders to ensure the group makes the best use of available resources.

• Continually evaluate the service provided taking into account feedback and broader external developments, to ensure innovative solutions are adopted to maximise service quality, efficiency and continuity.

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of funding streams within the group to enhance the support provided to budget holders.

ProfileThe successful Senior Finance Business Partner will be:

• Up to date knowledge of current financial and accounting developments
• Thorough understanding of core financial business processes including budget planning, budget monitoring, reporting and preparation of year end accounts
• Experience of providing high quality financial support and advice as a business partner.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the specific financial and business context facing a large educational organisation.
• Experience of working at a senior level in the finance function of a complex organisation.
• Experience of successful coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
• Experience of working with non-finance teams and shared services to influence them to implement best financial working practices.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office systems and databases, (Word, Excel, Outlook etc) as an advanced user.
• Familiar with Unit4 finance package or comparable complex finance system.
• Experience of liaising with external organisations including funders and external auditors.

( Capital Experience- Desirable)Job OfferSenior Finance Business Partner:

• Salary up to 47,000
• Flexible Working Agreement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Travel Discount
• Health & well-being
• Staff Discount and Membership