Positive Employment is currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Business Partner for our client a large local government based in Bristol.

The successful candidate will work with the Head of Commercial Finance, Finance Director and senior stakeholders to drive profitability and business performance.

This is a 3 - 6 month starting contract with the possibility to extend.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Be a key member of a Leadership Team for a distinct area of the business and represent finance and financial issues.
• Build effective working relationships with other business partners to ensure the organisation's financial plans are aligned across the team.
• Act as Finance counterpart to budget holders, working as an equal, and develop the financial acumen of budget holders.
• Manage the impact of reports, policies and procedures relating to their area.
• Support and drive the business area in maximising impact for local residents and businesses through delivery of effective and efficient financial performance.
• Drive strong financial control and advocate financial priorities to the business through the provision of timely & relevant management information.
• Lead on the development of the business model. Communicate and advocate these priorities to the wider Finance team.
• Clarify strategies and plans, giving clear sense of direction and purpose for self and team.
• Prepare regular management information and analysis on departmental performance and trends both within the organisation and across the sector.

Personal Requirements:

• Public Sector and/or local government experience (Desirable).
• Full Professional accountancy level qualification (ACCA).
• Previous experience as a Finance BP in a large complex organisation.

Working Hours: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday - Friday

Pay: £275.00 - £350.00 per day

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.