Finance Business Partner Location: Sandford Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6DT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 12+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay rate: £ 29.05 per hour Job Ref: OR11060 Responsibilities Provide strategic professional advice and guidance on financial management to designated business areas, influencing and shaping outcomes through effective communication and presentation skills. Act as the principal advisor to Chief Officers and management teams, simplifying complex financial situations to aid understanding and decision-making. Influence, challenge, and support management teams in improving financial performance and efficiency, advising on strategic financial development. Provide guidance on revenue and capital implications of business cases, project work, or proposals for change, acting as an ambassador for Corporate Finance. Develop effective working relationships with other Finance Business Partners to ensure a cohesive service to Chief Officers and senior management teams. Contribute to strategic management development, policy formulation, and business planning through advice on resources, financial planning, reporting, and control/audit issues. Support the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Officers in financial planning, reporting, and performance monitoring, contributing to the force annual budget setting cycle. Attend strategic corporate meetings and project boards, assisting with projects that support operational efficiency ..... full job details .....