Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Job reference no: OPDC-FBP

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £63,112 per annum (pro rata' if applicable)

Grade: 10

The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) is looking for an aspiring and professional financial business partner to join its finance team.

This is a great opportunity to help to shape and accelerate the full regeneration potential created by the arrival of High-Speed 2's Old Oak Common super hub. Old Oak and Park Royal can become a thriving, inclusive and healthy new urban district, with huge benefits for current and new residents and businesses alike.

Supporting the Chief Finance Officer, whilst working to the Head of Finance, the postholder will be expected to:

• Work in partnership with business leaders and senior managers to achieve strategic objectives through the provision of high-quality Finance advice, direction and insight.
• Ensure accurate financial transactions and analyse and challenge financial performance of business areas.
• Support OPDC's planning cycle, including the development of multi-year financial plans, budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Support the acquisition and management of around £250m of investments in property and subsidiaries.

You will be a qualified Accountant and a member of a professional accountancy body and have previous experience in the public or private sector gained in a similar role. This could be an opportunity for you to extend your experience in a challenging, high profile and public body.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability, and are especially keen to hear from applicants whose experience and work, in and out of paid employment, can bring a deep understanding of working in a multi-cultural, dynamic and diverse environment.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

Please note we are a Level 1 Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

Benefits

In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, an interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

At OPDC we are dedicated to empowering team members through ongoing learning opportunities and professional development initiatives. Our commitment to learning and development means that we will provide you with the resources and support to expand your skills and grow your career.

Additional Information

Reasonable adjustment will be made to working arrangements to accommodate a person with a disability who otherwise would be prevented from undertaking the work.

This role is based at One West Point, North Acton (London) OPDC staff are hybrid working 3 days a week 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.

If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process, then please contact Philip Hall at

Application closing date: Monday 13 January 2025 at 23:59 GMT.

Interviews will take place at: One West Point, 7 Portal Way, North Acton, London, W3 6RT on w/c Monday 27 January 2025.

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The GLA is proud to be a Level 1: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants.