Finance Business Partner

Summary:

NOW Careers is delighted to be exclusively working with a values led organisation that is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner for the duration of 6 months to start in May time.

About us:

Now Careers’ Accounting & Finance division connects skilled professionals with employers looking to bolster their businesses for stability and growth.

Job Role:

Reporting into the Head of Finance the main purpose of this role will be to maintain and monitor accurate and timely financial data and transactions. You will be responsible for providing project financial support to colleagues and stakeholders, whilst giving advice and guidance to business areas as well as supporting a small finance team of 2 people and assisting the Head of Finance in the day to day run of the accounts function.

Main responsibilities will include –

• Prepare, reconcile, review, and submit project claims to Funders in a timely manner.
• Monitor and maintain financial data to enable accurate and timely reporting to budget holders, including managers and Directors.
• Support in the preparation of the management accounts, for key designated projects/departments.
• Liaise with Funders and Managers / Directors on all financial matters for their business areas.
• Key contact with Funder for all Audit requirement & co-ordinate all information or audit evidence required from the business.
• Working with Managers/Directors, carry out periodic reprofiles and forecasts for business areas (including requests for additional grant funding) as well as contribute to the annual budget setting process.
• Support, advise and guide budget holders by providing accurate and timely periodic financial reporting and analysis.
• Advise and work with managers/directors in preparing grant bids or contract tenders, to include financial costing and independent review.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of finance process improvements.
• Review, check and input nominal and departmental coding for invoices using a paperless invoice processing system and forward to budget holders for authorisation.
• Check and ensure correct VAT treatment and coding of all invoices, grant receipts and contracts.
• Regularly review ledgers and income due to ensure cashflow commitments can be met along with data integrity.
• Provide cover for the Corporate Services Co-ordinator: Finance and IT, and support for the Head of Finance in their absence.
• Any other duties which could be reasonably considered commensurate with the role, or necessary for the smooth running of the business.

Download the Job Description and Person Specification here

Location: Cardiff

Contract: Contract for 6 months with potential permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Up to 40k per annum

Closing date:  24th May 2024

To Apply:

Please email  sarah.jones@nowcareers.co.uk  to apply for this role.

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