Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf6-6526-70aa-a5f9-09492c3da613/interim-finance-business-partner-1-year awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Interim Finance Business Partner (1 Year) [O F W A T](https://tendernation.io/buyers/o-f-w-a-t) Estimated value £115,745 Published 13 Sept 2024 Deadline Closed 10 Jun 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Awarded under Crown Commercial RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework, Lot 2 - Corporate Functions. ### The role We have an opening for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Team. In this role, you will support Ofwat budget managers with their expenditure, ensuring they are effectively planning and forecasting to accurately monitor their budget. You will be playing a key role in providing analysis and reporting to inform successful decision making. ### Key deliverables Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for: •Month end preparation and closedown •Budget forecasting, analysis, and reporting •Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with budget manager and other stakeholders •Supporting budget managers with financial processes including purchasing activity •Budget setting for new financial years •Allocation of new funding and supporting budget managers with mobilising spending plans •Year-end completion, including accruals, audit preparation •Liaising with internal and external auditors •Development and delivery of finance training for the business •Reporting development •Continuous improvement of processes •Ad hoc reporting such as FOI requests •May also involve support for financial control activities, including: oFinancial accounts preparation & year end closedown oFixed asset accounting oGovernment data returns preparation and submission oSupport for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions oFinance system administration ### Experience, skills and knowledge •Lead criterion: Experience in a finance business partner role •CCAB qualified or part-qualified. •Technical expertise in Excel. •Experience of finance processes and systems with a focus on continuous improvement. •Public Sector finance experience including knowledge of managing public money •Ability to influence business performance through analysis and presentation of financial information to senior decision makers •Experience of horizon scanning - proactively highlighting risks and opportunities; and developing actions to mitigate, correct or explore as appropriate with senior decision makers •Experience in supporting budget holders to monitor and capitalise assets •Effective communication skills with the ability to deliver messages to non-technical audiences. •Experience of successfully building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. ### Attributes •Being a champion and leader of change by identifying areas for necessary improvement, positively contributing, and help others to adapt to the change. •Making relationships count by listening, building rapport with colleagues and positively resolving conflict. •Being an adaptable thinker by considering strategic priorities and stakeholders when making decisions; and using data insights to develop approaches. •Delivering outcomes by creating plans and objectives; supporting team members to prioritise work; and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenge. 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