Finance Business Partner

Career Opportunities: Finance Business Partner (Headquarters, Chelmsford) (21610)

Requisition ID21610-Posted -Essex Police-Legal

Starting Salary: £56,073.00(pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time:Full Time

Contract Type: Secondment/fixed-term

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

Provide strategic professional advice and guidance covering all aspects of financial management to designated business areas and be a core part of the management decision-making team, using financial information to influence and shape outcomes, utilising effective communication and presentation skills to contribute effectively to the delivery of operational objectives in partnership with Chief Officers and senior management teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as principal advisor to Chief Officers and management teams within the business area on all matters relating to financial management; build strong relationships and work closely with Chief Officers and management teams to support their portfolio and guide them in effective financial management, including significant restructures and business change; simplify complex situations so management can easily understand the current situation and the consequences of alternative courses of action.
• Influence, challenge, and support management teams in identifying, managing, and implementing change to improve financial performance and efficiency; advise on strategic financial development to enable the business to deliver its objectives; communicate findings, advice, and options in an accessible way for both finance and non-finance professionals to support decision-making.
• Consider and provide guidance on the revenue and capital implications of business cases, projects, or proposals for change, ensuring outcomes are communicated and reported effectively. Act as an ambassador for Corporate Finance and drive the delivery of the financial management strategy within the business area to ensure a high-performing finance service.
• Develop effective working relationships with other Finance Business Partners to ensure a joined-up service to Chief Officers and senior management teams; collaborate on a rotational basis with other Business Partners and engage in new areas of work as required.
• Contribute to strategic management development, policy formulation, and business planning through advice and support related to resources, financial planning, reporting, and control/audit issues; review and identify efficiency savings; develop innovative solutions ensuring statutory and financial regulations are followed.
• Support the Chief Finance Officer, Head of Finance, and Chief Officers in financial planning, reporting, and performance monitoring, contributing to the force's annual budget cycle and in-year monitoring of savings and investments.
• Attend strategic meetings, policy groups, and project boards; assist with corporate projects to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, supporting the achievement of strategic objectives and priorities.
• Apply professional expertise and strategic influence to manage the in-year revenue and capital monitoring for the force, ensuring accurate reports for Senior Leaders and Command Teams. Develop management information to help stakeholders understand financial implications and maintain financial viability and budgetary control.
• Provide financial advice on contractual management, negotiations, and variations for large-scale projects, including the 9-Force Athena contract.

Qualifications:

• CCAB level or equivalent professional body (Level 7 diploma and master's degree), representing a professionally qualified accountant.
• At least 1 year post-qualification experience supporting the responsibilities of this role.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Join us and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in financial management!

Essex Police offers agile working with some flexibility; if home working is approved, regular attendance at the workplace will be required as discussed during the interview process.

Salary progression within the band is possible, with the maximum salary being £59,634.00.

Application process: Your application will be shortlisted based on your response to the "reason for application" question in the application form, which should detail your relevant experience, skills, and abilities. CVs or cover letters are not considered for shortlisting. Please ensure your response is comprehensive and within the character limit.

All posts require vetting and security clearance. During recruitment, you will complete vetting forms.

Essex Police and Kent Police are equal opportunities employers and support diversity and inclusion initiatives. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.

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Applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years or be a British Armed Forces member serving abroad. Non-UK residents must have indefinite leave to remain.

Essex Police is a Disability Confident Leader, actively promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion, and supporting a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.