Finance Business Partner (Contract) London, SE1 £Competitive Team Overview The Finance team are part of the Corporate Service Group and are responsible for the management of the finances of the company. Purpose of the Role Reporting to the Head of Business Planning and Reporting, the Finance Business Partner will work closely with the management team of an assigned Group to support the development and management of their budget and portfolio of work. One of five Finance Business Partners in the Planning & Reporting Team, you will manage a Finance Analyst to support and challenge the Group in strategic and operational decisions. You will work to establish your team as a valued, respected and trusted partner to the business. You will be viewed by the business as a subject matter expert, with a specialism in Finance who actively shapes specific business initiatives, shares best practice and delivers valued support. Requirements of the Role - Work as a Finance Business Partner to provide value adding support, guidance, financial review and challenge to an assigned Group within the organisation. - Act as the financial focal point for the Group's management team and colleagues within the Group. - Oversee the activities of a of a Finance Analyst. - Co-ordinate and oversee the preparation of the monthly management accounts - Co-ordinate and oversee the quarterly forecasting process and the annual budgeting process - Work with the Group Director and management team to develop an annual budget and programme of work. - Support the Group to enable them to prioritise activities and resources effectively. - Manage the month end close of accounts, assuring financial accuracy and completeness and produce the financial reporting requirements for the Group. - Ensure that planned outputs and outcomes are well articulated and understood for all activities and that performance measures are in place. - Provide metrics and management information to assist the Group Director and activity teams in monitoring progress against intended outcomes and outputs. - Work closely with the Management Reporting Team to develop high quality, relevant reporting for the Group and to ensure existing reporting is fit for purpose and forms part of our overall performance framework. - Develop, support and review the business case policy and specifically support the Group in the preparation of their business cases. - Oversee the preparation of the monthly Group Reporting pack and contribute to the preparation of the monthly MI Pack. - Assume responsibility for the risk management process within an assigned Group, liaising with the management and project teams to ensure that Group risk registers are reviewed and updated regularly. Work with the Risk & Insurance Manager to ensure risks are escalated where appropriate and that the integrity of the risk process is maintained. - Oversee the completion of a quarterly review/re-forecast of the Group's financials, resources and activities. - Lead one of the Finance Department's customer facing, cross disciplinary teams. These teams include representation from Business Planning & Reporting, Commercial, Business Services, HR and representation from the business. - Develop a highly skilled, effective and motivated team, aligned with our client's values of excellence, collaboration, agility and empowerment, with a focus on career development Skills, knowledge and experience - Strong management accountancy experience - Experience of building effective working relationships with other finance and business colleagues. - Strong business partnering skills and the ability to influence key stakeholders. - Ability to think strategically and beyond the impacts of finance, identifying both risks and opportunities. - Experience of working in a matrix organisation. - Strong networking and consulting skills. - Able to work across different departments and at different management levels. - A team manager with a proven track record in managing and developing talent. - Good analytical and Excel modelling skills - Experience of analysis and reporting from financial systems - Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the confidence to express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to non-financial colleagues. - Demonstrates a strong understanding of the operating model of the business. - Communicates consistently and transparently regarding changes that impact team members. - Knowledge of a recognised accountancy software package Qualifications - A qualified accountant, either ACA, ACCA or CIMA with substantial post qualification experience - Post graduate qualification and/or membership of a recognised professional body To apply for the role of Finance Business Partner (Contract), please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. Other organisations may call this role Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, Senior Accountant, Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, FBP, Senior Finance Analyst, Finance BP, or Accounts Business Partner.