Finance Business Partner

We are recruiting a Finance Business Partner to be part of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) to lead the delivery of important work streams that deliver on key objectives for the Commission. The role is a fast-paced and highly collaborative role, reporting to the Head of Finance and Corporate Reporting, the successful candidate will be a driven, collaborative colleague, with good attention to detail, have experience of working to tight deadlines and will possess the ability and communication skills to build strong working relationships at all levels across the ICRIR and various stakeholders.

Familiarity with the Government finance and the requirements of Managing Public Money would be desirable.

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• Have at least two years' post qualification experience gained within the last ten years in a finance environment.
• Excellent technical skills
• Extensive financial experience, including journals and accruals, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and use of complex functions.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including competent use of PowerPoint for creating clear and engaging presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new systems, processes, and technologies, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, with strong time-management and organisational abilities to meet competing deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently using initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team to achieve shared objectives.
• Demonstrate the values set out in the ICRIR Code of Conduct.
• Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for, and ability to obtain, CTC clearance, if not already cleared.
• Applicants must meet the nationality requirements for this role.

Experience of working in a government department or public sector entity and an understanding of government finance and Managing Public Money.

• Providing high-quality financial information within agreed timescales.
• Leading effective Finance Business Partnering processes by ensuring regular budget meetings are in place and technical support is being provided to teams across the Commission.
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and provided promptly, clearly and in line with the requirements of senior management.
• Managing the budget and forecast against the Commission’s Outline Business Case and monitoring how this evolves, assessing costs, pressures and financial risks.
• Providing advice, guidance and direction on the management of budgets, the in-year monitoring of expenditure, and the preparation of Estimates.
• Supporting each of the business areas, being the finance contact and offering assistance to enable the teams to monitor and manage their budget.
• Ensuring that specific streams of expenditure, e.g. Estates and ICT, are monitored with appropriate controls and are in line with delivery and value for money.
• Assisting in completion of multi-year budget exercises, including measuring and identifying savings as required.
• Supporting in year budget requirements and Monitoring Returns.
• Engaging with the external and internal auditors to ensure the audit processes run efficiently.
• Ensuring audit recommendations are implemented on a timely basis.
• Developing and implementing of financial systems and assisting with projects as required.
• Reviewing business cases and investment appraisals for financial affordability.
• Providing financial input for FOIs and other ad hoc exercises.
• Fostering an environment and culture that delivers excellence in all activities.
• Maintaining…