Finance Business Partner - York George Stephenson House

Finance Business Partner - York George Stephenson House

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Brief Description
To work with the supported business leadership team, under the direction of the Financial Controller/Senior Finance Business Partner, to deliver professional finance and accounting advice. Provides proactive, value-add finance support to the business leaders across the function/route.

Key Accountabilities

1. Lead and provide financial advice and guidance to senior budget holders in understanding the impact of the period results and forecasts against budgets.
2. Be the expert in the function on accounting practices and advise on financial results and forecasts for budget holders, including preparing period accruals, transfers, and adjustments.
3. Manage corporate governance throughout the cost centres, conducting deep dives and reviewing compliance with financial regulations.
4. Deliver expert and accurate business review information and reporting, highlighting any significant issues with financial and other business results.
5. Engage and influence senior members of the team to help them understand their financial position.
6. Build detailed plans to manage and develop the production of business plans and budgets.
7. Identify and proactively manage commercial risks, including the financial suitability of new customers or suppliers.
8. Manage the performance of central accounting functions to deliver an effective accounting service.
9. Collate, investigate, and make recommendations for investment appraisals and business case analysis.
10. Model and analyse cost base and identify opportunities to achieve area targets.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential
Demonstrate strong understanding of business needs and relevant application of accounting standards.
Membership (or working towards a membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent experience.
Expert knowledge and experience of creating and maintaining accounts and annual budgets.
Significant experience within relevant finance disciplines.
Strong Excel skills and use of data manipulation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to interpret technical accounting regulations into everyday language.
Demonstrable effective influencing skills at a senior level.
Significant understanding of financial control and risk.
Excellent technical finance and accounting knowledge.

Desirable
Understanding of project management principles and experience of managing complex projects.
Membership of a relevant accounting body.
Extensive experience of Oracle-based systems.
Degree or equivalent qualification in finance and accounting or business management.