Finance Business Partner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Objectives and Responsibilities:

Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with Company policies, Finance Standard Operating Procedures (FSOP) and UK Accounting Standards.

Oversee the preparation of the monthly Management Accounts.

Produce accurate and timely Management Financial Summarys for each of the services.

Support the Head of Finance in preparing accurate information and Monthly commentary to the Board.

Facilitate regular reviews with designated budget holders/deputies, supporting them to understand and optimise their Financial Performance and sustainability.

Support budget and monitoring activities including cost reviews, planning and forecasting.

Simplify complex situations and present financial data clearly so that department heads can understand, engage with it and make informed decisions.

Collaborate with other members of the finance team to drive greater efficiency within the finance function by identifying and improving processes.

Provide accurate analysis to aid decision making.

Assist in maintaining a clean and fully reconciled balance sheet.

Assist in internal and external audits.

Liaise with any other third parties as required.

Undertake any other ad hoc duties that may arise with the requirements of the Finance team.

The above list represents key objectives and responsibilities of the role but is not an exhaustive list of all tasks and duties.

You will be able to demonstrate the following:

Strong communication skills with experience of effective communication internally with

business managers as well as externally with customers and suppliers.

Excellent attention to detail with previous experience in a Management Accounts role.

Experience of working in a very busy environment within finance. Must be able to show ability to work under pressure.

Experience of complying with Financial Operating Procedures.

Ability to contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which you

have worked.

Advanced Excel skills.

Previous working knowledge and use of SAGE accounting software is desirable.

There is potential for a package of study support to be provided for the successful candidate which can be agreed at offer stage, or applied for at a later date and will be considered on an individual

basis.

Disability Confident Employer - As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staffto share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references, and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Full and clean driving licence to enable working with colleagues at other sites when necessary.
• Belief in our corporate values:
• Fun
• Awesome
• Humble
• Brave
• Go-getting
• Oomph
• Self-awareness
• Enthusiastic and positive
• Approachable
• Team Player
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Desirable

• Super-fast Broadband, ability to work from home if required

Qualifications

Essential

• Actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA) at part qualified level.

Desirable

• Degree

Experience

Essential

• Working with computerised financial systems
• 1+ years working within management accounts in a busy environment within finance. Must be able to show ability to work under pressure.
• Proven analytical and presentation skills
• Effective communication internally with business managers as well as externally with customers and suppliers.
• Extract, interpret, manipulate and present information in a meaningful way to service users.
• Prioritising workload to meet competing deadlines.

Desirable

• Working with budget holders and analysing variances
• 2+ years working within management accounts in a busy environment within finance. Must be able to show ability to work under pressure.
• Changing processes
• Experience working within healthcare.
• Working knowledge of Sage 200.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• IT expertise, with advanced excel skills, experience of using MS Office applications and financial systems.

Desirable

• Confident user of macros and power BI.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative, and as part of a team. Able to manage time effectively, prioritise and deliver to agreed deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
• Flexible/adaptable approach with a motivated and professional manner. Well organised, a completer/finisher with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to think laterally, seeking opportunities for improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

FCMS

Address

Newfield House

Vicarage Lane

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY4 4EW

Employer's website

http://www.fcms-nw.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)