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Finance Business Partner
(Neighbourhood Management)
£43,300 - £58,500 per annum
Job Title: Finance Business Partner (Housing Management)
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Department: Resources Directorate
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Section or Service: Housing Management Finance
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Responsible to: Head of Housing Finance
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Job Purpose
To act as a Finance Business Partner for a defined service within Housing Management, providing high level financial advice and support to the Assistant Director and their Heads of Service.
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Description of duties
For the defined service area within Housing Management, provide advice and support for:
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Budgeting and Financial Planning
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ensuring the requirements of the Council’s financial strategy are met;
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savings and efficiencies are sought wherever possible
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proposals for any budget growth are robust;
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ensuring adherence to corporate processes and timescales.
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Closing of accounts process
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ensuring timescales are achieved
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Accounting standards are observed.
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Budget monitoring and forecasting
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enabling budget managers to provide year end forecasts which are accurate and robust
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undertaking high level checks of forecasts, challenging budget holders where appropriate
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early identification of budget risks and potential savings
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Identifying mitigating actions to address budget pressures.
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Adherence to the council’s financial regulations and standing orders.
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To support budget holders in making appropriate use of SAP for monitoring and forecasting purposes.
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To provide financial reports for departmental meetings as required.
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To draft the financial implications for reports to members and directors.
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To provide specialist technical advice relating to their areas of responsibility.
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To undertake financial appraisals of planned service changes, identifying any significant financial implications.
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To provide advice and support regarding the financial aspects of local systems. To ensure processes and procedures are robust, confirm to best professional practice and provide value for money.
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To evaluate legislative and policy changes and assess the financial impact on the service
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To identify the training needs of the service regarding financial management.
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To ensure relevant government returns and grant claims are completed.
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To have management responsibility for staff.
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To deputise for the Head of Housing Finance as required and provide cover in the absence of the other Housing Business Partners.
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To undertake any other duties in line with the general level of responsibility of the post.
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Dimensions
The annual gross revenue budget of the Housing Revenue Accounts is £60m.
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A capital budget of £300m over 7 years has been set for the Housing Revenue Account.
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Person Specification
Conditions to note
Candidates:
When completing your application form, please address your answers directly to each of the selection criteria below. This enables the panel to assess your ability to meet each criterion. It is essential that you give at least one example of your ability to meet each of the four Values and Behaviours: Putting Communities First, Respect, Integrity and Working Together.
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Recruiting Managers:
The following values and behaviours are essential criteria in each post and must be addressed directly by candidates. The Guidance Notes on values and behaviours for managers give example questions to probe candidates in the interview and application stages of the recruitment process.
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Values & Behaviours
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has identified four key behaviours and values that should be demonstrated by all council employees. Successful candidates will show the ability to meet these behaviours. Candidates applying for managerial/leadership roles should also demonstrate two additional leadership behaviours.
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Equal Opportunities
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Council policies in relation to Equal Opportunity, Customer Care and service delivery, and the ability to implement these policies in the workplace.
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Qualifications
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Essential: CCAB
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Knowledge, Experience and Attitude
Essential:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent analytical and IT skills
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Experience of working with substantial budgets
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Experience of managing complex financial issues in an environment of change
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Ability to challenge and question the way things are done
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Experience of producing reports on complex matters
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Desirable:
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Good understanding of Local Government finance
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Our values & behaviours
Putting Communities First
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We put local people at the heart of decision making in everything we do.
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We seek to include and involve: all voices matter.
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We provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient.
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The following examples are indicators of effective behaviour:
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I actively involve and include the communities that I serve in my work.
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I shall reflect the views of the communities in my daily work.
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I shall improve the service I provide through seeking feedback from others.
Our residents will feel that:
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I have been included
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I can see how my views have been taken into account
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I can see improvements and developments based on my input
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Respect
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We listen to everyone and value the personal experiences of people in our communities and of each other.
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We adopt a fair, and involving approach regardless of any way in which an individual is different to us.
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The following examples are indicators of effective behaviour:
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I adapt my approach to take account of all differences and cultures in the community and with colleagues.
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I ensure I am equitable and fair by including those who are quiet or may not be able to represent themselves.
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I communicate in a way that is respectful, encourages involvement and meets people’s needs.
Our residents will feel that:
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I feel my culture and background are respected.
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I have confidence that action is being taken.
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I feel I am being treated fairly.
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Integrity
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We act with openness, honesty, compassion, responsibility and humility.
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We let people know what we are doing and communicate why and how decisions have been made.
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I demonstrate empathy in my interactions with others.
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I am honest and transparent about the decisions I take.
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I follow through on the actions I say I will take and take ownership for communicating the outcome.
Our residents will feel that:
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I am told when something is not possible and the reasons why are explained to me.
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I feel my perspective is listened to and understood.
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I feel my views are valued
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Working Together
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We work together and in partnership with everyone that has an impact on the lives of our residents.
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We want to understand, learn from each other and continually adapt.
The following examples are indicators of effective behaviour:
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I work with others to provide an effective service for residents, local communities and other departments within the Council.
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I seek ways to work with other departments to deliver a seamless service and find opportunities to improve.
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I seek out opportunities to learn from my colleagues and build on good practice.
Our residents will feel that:
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I can get my issue resolved without being passed around departments.
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I find it easy to access the services that I need.
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I feel the Council is open to new ideas.
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