The Role
Post: Principal Finance Business Partner
Salary: £ 62,952 per annum
Grade: FRS G
Salary range: £ 62,952 - £ 78,193 per annum
* (A higher starting salary may be available for exceptional candidates)
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 20 January 2023 at 16:00 GMT
Do you have the unique balance of interpersonal and technical skills to the LFB’s Principal Finance Business Partner?
We have an exciting opportunity to drive the London Fire Brigades Financial forward planning, at the heart of our newly reformed finance team.
You would work in partnership with directorate leaders to lead the achievement of strategic objectives through the provision of high-quality strategic Finance advice, direction, insight and support.
You must be able to develop and maintain strong relationships to act as a credible strategic partner within the business area/s. This means being able to influence and challenge strategic decisions, ensuring stakeholders are fully aware of the financial impact, whilst providing accurate management information to enable evidence-based decision making.
Being able to communicate technical / complex financial information clearly and concisely is essential.
There isn’t an ideal candidate…..we are looking for suitably qualified (CCAB or equivalent) individuals who can be themselves, be innovative, engage with our senior managers (and directors) to show them what great Finance Business Partnering looks like.
This role will be based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).
LFB staff are hybrid working in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies Selection Criteria in Job Description.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 26 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan and a career average pension scheme.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place late January. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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