Finance Business Partner

The Finance Business Partner plays a key role in supporting and steering the organisation in meeting its strategic objectives by communicating financial data and other information clearly and providing valuable financial advice, challenge, support, strategic insight and business solutions.

They will act as first point of contact for the area they support, being responsible for building and promoting a culture of collaborative problem solving and considering innovative approaches which are compliant with policy.

Essential:
CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant
Influencing and building strong relationships with both finance and non-finance senior colleagues
High delivery focus with integrity
A good understanding of pricing and charging structures
A good understanding of current reporting/presentation tools and techniques

A career path that can demonstrate effective delivery of:
Financial management
Financial analysis and advice
Delivering against deadlines
Effective implementation of change and continuous improvement

Desirable:
Investment appraisal expertise
Awareness of government accounting and Managing Public Money
Preparation of formal papers to Executive/Board committees and Ministerial Offices
Knowledge of MODs Annual Budget Cycle process
Understanding of Strategic Partnering/Outsourcing Contracts
Experience of using Oracle Cloud Financial software
Post qualification experience with wider financial and business experience in the science, engineering, defence or security industry