Interpreting and interrogating the financial performance within each budgeting area and challenging the budget holder where necessary.
To be a Business Partner and appraise financial proposals on change and transformation projects. Reporting will be required on all live projects on a monthly basis to strict deadlines.
Have full responsibility to authorise/approve requests for unbudgeted spend from the Heads of Department and Budget Holders.
Responsible for the preparation of the monthly management accounts. This will be used to understand the financial performance of the business and influence their decision making. You will be required to step up and lead these processes if required
To play a fundamental role in the preparation of the Annual Budgeting and regular reforecasting processes.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CIPFA Qualified/Part Qualified
Experience and understanding of Financial and Management Accounting.
Solid experience of working closely with budget holders.
Excellent Financial Analysis skills
Proven ability in using ICT systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.