Working for a leading public sector organisation in central Essex this role is responsible for delivering high quality financial advice within a core service area, proactive in providing comprehensive support and innovative advice to all levels of management and Members across the finance functions. costs and risks.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for supporting the business by understanding all the financial assets, liabilities, and priorities for a business operation & present options to senior managers to drive change and improve efficiency to meet strategic objectives.
• Responsible for partnering and supporting Service Directors and stakeholders to carry out financial performance management, pricing, and investment analysis. In addition, support the business planning process by advising senior managers.
• Accountable for providing high quality and timely management information to support business development by using insightful and predictive analysis and optimise financial modelling and commercial acumen.
• Support cross organisational projects and ensure the inclusion of commercial & value considerations to drive transparent and robust decision making.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Finance Business Partners and Management Accountants in the development and review of financial policy and plans
• Responsible for ensuring the delivery of value for money services, as evidenced by benchmarked cost driver comparators to analyse financial trends and drive efficiencies.
• Support timely preparation of robust business cases & decision making by quantifying associated costs, benefits, risks, and funding solutions, being solely accountable for the financial implications.

Requirements

• Full CCAB / CIMA qualification
• Experience in application of financial management and financial frameworks - preferably public sector, through a full financial cycle.
• Evidence of identifying improvements in financial systems and processes with a strong delivery and performance focus

This is part time role. 3 days a week, 9 months in duration.

This role is based from central offices in Chelmsford with hybrid working. It can pay up to £550 per day (this is to be paid via an Umbrella company as stipulated by the client)