Finance Business Partner

You will support budget holders in financial planning and budget modelling for different scenarios. You will ensure accurate and timely budget monitoring including risk appraisals for DSG and Schools.

You will develop financial systems and processes to ensure robust governance whilst also bringing in new methods of working through the use of business and operational process improvements.

You’ll be supporting the production of the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and Capital Strategy and the development of improved financial awareness of budget managers and staff through the development and delivery of management training.
You will be also be reporting back to North Northamptonshire Schools Forum on all matters relating to schools finance.

Skills:

Up to date knowledge of accounting policy such as IFRS, CIPFA codes of practice.
Demonstratable ability to work in partnership with private, public and voluntary organisations.
Experienced in analysing and addressing complex issues.
Knowledge and experience of DSG and Schools desirable

Qualifications:

CCAB part qualified/AAT qualified or equivalent or have significant financial experience with an understanding of how local government works

Keywords:

Finance, Accounts, Budget planning, finance strategy