Finance Business Partner – Internal

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Management Accountant in the delivery of monthly management accounts and Section 151 Officer reporting pack.
• Provide financial advice to colleagues and directorates to support financial decision making.
• Heavily involved in the budget setting process, financial monitoring, forecasting, and production of corporate overhead recharges.

• AAT qualified accountant or someone studying towards their professional qualification.
• Comprehensive understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their application for Local Government.
• Experience of preparing budgets and ensuring stakeholder awareness of budgeting and forecasting responsibilities.
• Ability to provide explanatory notes to support actuals and forecasts monthly.
• Team player with core values of the councils.

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting within a Local Government context, with a strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Capable of providing financial advice and producing detailed reports to support decision-making processes.