Finance Business Partner / Accountant

Finance Business Partner who is a qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience, with good working knowledge of DSG / High Needs Block finance and the ability to operate in large, complex and political organisations is required for the Children’s Services Team of a well-established organisation based in Wokingham, Berkshire.

SALARY: £63,778 - £69,823 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Hybrid split between working from home and the office in Wokingham.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Finance Business Partner who is a qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience, with good working knowledge of DSG / High Needs Block finance and the ability to operate in large, complex and political organisations.

Working as the Finance Business Partner you will play an integral role in providing strategic support on all financial matters relating to Children’s Services and Schools, including timely and high-quality financial advice to a range of senior managers and budget holders.

To be successful in the role of Finance Business Partner you will have proven experience of finance in a complex organisation and share a commitment to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a background in Children’s Services Finance with a good working knowledge of SEND and High Needs Block funding arrangements and the challenges this brings.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Finance Business Partner will include:

• Lead on budget setting, budget monitoring, year-end closedown and statutory returns

• Provide support and advice to a range of stakeholders, promoting strong financial governance

• Preparation and presentation of reports to senior leadership team(s) and elected members

• Prepare and present reports to Schools Forum

• Provide advice and support on legislative and guidance changes

• To be the Finance representative on multi-disciplinary groups

• Assisting with delivery of training, such as to budget managers / other colleagues

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified accountant, or able to demonstrate 'qualification by experience’

• Good working knowledge of DSG / High Needs Block finance

• An outstanding track record in delivering a customer focused service

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint

• Ability to operate in large, complex and political organisations

BENEFITS

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

• An excellent local government pension scheme

• An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

• A range of local & lifestyle discounts

• Use of a free onsite gym

• Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

• And much more!

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JOB REF: AWDO-P12874

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