Description
Location: London
Contract: Temporary (6 months initial)
Rate: £650 per day umbrella
Start Date: ASAP
*Hybrid Working*
Contact: (url removed)
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Finance Business Partner (Capital & HRA) to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will oversee the Capital Finance Business Partner team and will take the lead on HRA capital development & acquisitions.
They will lead a team of two Finance Business Partners and two Assistant Finance Business Partners, the role will support the Council with the strategic overview and direction of the capital programme for both the General Fund and HRA.
Main Responsibilities
- Support the coordination of an operational Finance team or a number of staff within the team, to provide an optimum level of service provision in accordance with the Council's policies, budget allocation and statutory requirements
- Work closely with the Senior Managers within the Directorate so that they are fully informed of the financial position and risks for their services and take necessary actions to stay within budget.
- Support the development of annual operational plans and budgets for function or team so that there are clear priorities and appropriate resources are allocated to their achievement.
- Provide expert Capital Accounting advice in order to lead on HRA capital development & acquisitions.
Candidate Criteria
- CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with extensive experience
- Experience of Capital Accounting and HRA Capital Accounting within a Local Authority
- Experience at senior level within a Local Authority finance environment is essential
- Evidence of providing an effective business partnering service
- Great communication skills with ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in this role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for referral once their probationary period has been completed.