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title: "Interim Finance Business Partner (1 Year)"
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# Interim Finance Business Partner (1 Year)

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e13b424c-8610-4d69-980f-146c4e4c803e

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## Summary

O F W A T has completed the procurement process for an "Interim Finance Business Partner (1 Year)", classified under the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" industry category. The awarded contract, valued at £115,744.97, was facilitated through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The successful supplier is Michael Page International Recruitment Limited. The contract period starts on 17 June 2024 and ends on 16 June 2025, with the procurement stage now in the Award phase. The service will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for specialised finance professionals, particularly those experienced in public sector financial management. SMEs with robust capabilities in budget forecasting, financial analysis, and year-end processes are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The awarded role involves significant interaction with budget managers and supports functions including purchasing activity and finance training, making it ideal for businesses that excel in developing strong stakeholder relationships and delivering strategic financial insights to inform decision-making.

## Notice

Awarded under Crown Commercial RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework, Lot 2 - Corporate Functions. The role We have an opening for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Team. In this role, you will support Ofwat budget managers with their expenditure, ensuring they are effectively planning and forecasting to accurately monitor their budget. You will be playing a key role in providing analysis and reporting to inform successful decision making. Key deliverables Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for: *Month end preparation and closedown *Budget forecasting, analysis, and reporting *Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with budget manager and other stakeholders *Supporting budget managers with financial processes including purchasing activity *Budget setting for new financial years *Allocation of new funding and supporting budget managers with mobilising spending plans *Year-end completion, including accruals, audit preparation *Liaising with internal and external auditors *Development and delivery of finance training for the business *Reporting development *Continuous improvement of processes *Ad hoc reporting such as FOI requests *May also involve support for financial control activities, including: oFinancial accounts preparation & year end closedown oFixed asset accounting oGovernment data returns preparation and submission oSupport for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions oFinance system administration Experience, skills and knowledge *Lead criterion: Experience in a finance business partner role *CCAB qualified or part-qualified. *Technical expertise in Excel. *Experience of finance processes and systems with a focus on continuous improvement. *Public Sector finance experience including knowledge of managing public money *Ability to influence business performance through analysis and presentation of financial information to senior decision makers *Experience of horizon scanning - proactively highlighting risks and opportunities; and developing actions to mitigate, correct or explore as appropriate with senior decision makers *Experience in supporting budget holders to monitor and capitalise assets *Effective communication skills with the ability to deliver messages to non-technical audiences. *Experience of successfully building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. Attributes *Being a champion and leader of change by identifying areas for necessary improvement, positively contributing, and help others to adapt to the change. *Making relationships count by listening, building rapport with colleagues and positively resolving conflict. *Being an adaptable thinker by considering strategic priorities and stakeholders when making decisions; and using data insights to develop approaches. *Delivering outcomes by creating plans and objectives; supporting team members to prioritise work; and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8cc6267-5ff2-4b23-858c-91717b9a9342 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,744 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,744 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | O F W A T |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8cc6267-5ff2-4b23-858c-91717b9a9342

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8cc6267-5ff2-4b23-858c-91717b9a9342
  13th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ofwat.gov.uk

## Provenance

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