Braintree District Council
Finance Business Partner (Revenue)
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner (Revenue) to join our Financial Services Team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can use their finance expertise to deliver high-quality financial advice and support to the services they support and the wider organisation.
Working collaboratively with services and other employes across the finance team, they will add value, challenge and provide financial analysis to support decision making and initiatives. They will be responsible for the preparation of revenue budgets, closure of accounts, financial monitoring and control, forecasting, and financial planning.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working closely with senior management and service delivery managers, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and confidence.
You will ideally be fully CCAB qualified although we will consider applications from part qualified candidates or AAT with extensive experience of working in a similar role. That experience should ideally be in local government or another public sector organisations. Able to demonstrate confidence and credibility in giving professional advice to management on financial matters, the ideal candidate should have the underpinning knowledge relating to budgeting and accounting.
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The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with management and team colleagues is essential, along with being able to manage to deadlines with conflicting demands and changing priorities. Excellent IT skills, including financial systems, are a must.
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Why choose Braintree District Council?
Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.
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Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.
We also offer some great benefits, including:
- Flexible working
- Local government pension scheme
- Learning and development for all employees
- Employee discounts at local businesses
- Employee recognition schemes
- Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership
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