Finance Business Partner - project finance


An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to become involved with a brand-new start up project based in North London. Working as part of a finance team of three within the authority, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, reviewing and refreshing the borrowing strategy for this project.

Your New Role As a Finance Business Partner

• Acting as a business partner to the programme director and the programme team
• To manage the budgeting and forecasting process for the programme
• To ensure that programme income and expenditure is accurately reflected in monthly reporting and the statutory accounts
• To contribute in the preparation of regular finance reports to the Authority and senior management on project progress
• To set out and keep under review the borrowing strategy in line with the project's financial requirements
• To ensure that borrowing strategies for the project link with the Authority's wider financial responsibilities and plans
• To take the lead on funding arrangements for the project to fund multiple procurements and ensure that these are managed and implemented.
• To liaise with the Programme Director, the programme management team and individual delivery officers to have a clear understanding of requirements and deliver plans in line with the financing requirements
• To monitor and manage programme cashflows to ensure that the authority's project borrowing strategy remains optimal though potential changes over the life of the project
• To develop enhanced financial processes that can be implemented across the entire authority

What You'll Need

• To be flexible in your approach and be able to support other team members during busy periods
• CIPFA (or equivalent) qualification is desirable
• Ability to interpret financial data/information and to apply logic and judgement
• Have knowledge and understanding of Local Government statutory financial reporting requirements and financial frameworks.
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills and a pro-active approach to work, including identifying and resolving problems/issues
• Understanding and knowledge of providing service deliver improvements, including financial systems and processes within a financial setting

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