Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner

Robertson Bell Finance are working with a forward thinking, proactive local council in West London to recruit a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to join a small, pivotal team with a large impact. The role comes with excellent benefits including highly flexible working in an organisation known for its encouragement of progression and personal development.

This role reports to the Head of Commercial Finance and requires working on major projects and developments including property building, regeneration schemes, and joint ventures. Key responsibilities include:

*Liaising with budget holders and heads of department to drive down costs by applying strategic financial expertise
*Conduct expert financial modelling, running 'what if' scenarios while taking in the wider scope of projects into account
*Be the financial expert for the divisional management team, and provide financial reports to assist decision making
*Supervise a small team of management accountants and assistant management accountants in the production of journals to be used in the delivery of budgeting and forecasting information
*Draft financial implications of project-wide proposals and conduct activity-based costing by working closely alongside the group's budget holders.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (CCAB) with at least 3 years' experience post qualification. Experience business partnering or financial analysis in multi-million-pound projects will be needed due to the posts' scope of influence. First-class written and spoken communication is essential, as the role requires you to be able to influence senior budget holders.

You will be enthusiastic about effecting change on a large scale, with a desire and ability to guide the strategic direction of the organisation. Since this role is a highly attractive opportunity to first class candidates moving up in their career, an appointment may be made quickly - please do not delay your application if you meet the criteria.