Assistant Finance Business Partner

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Finance Business Partner to work on a full-time, long-term contract in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
The role is paying £25.63p per hour (Umbrella)

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a difference within a dynamic public sector environment? We are recruiting for the role of Assistant Finance Business Partner on a contract basis in Wakefield. This is an exciting opportunity to work with West Yorkshire Police, providing vital financial support and strategic insight. The position is contract-based for 12 months, with hybrid working arrangements, and offers a pay rate of competitive daily or hourly rates (to be discussed).


Key Responsibilities
As an Assistant Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in bridging finance and operational departments, ensuring efficient resource management, and identifying opportunities for financial improvements. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Developing key links between finance and the commercial services directorate, districts, departments, and other directorates.
• Supporting the delivery of financial services to leadership teams, ensuring value for money and identifying efficiency opportunities.
• Assisting with the preparation, coordination, and management of devolved and delegated budgets at various levels (district, department, force, regional, national).
• Monitoring and maximising the use of capital and revenue budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.
• Contributing to efficiency planning by identifying savings, partnership opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with audit systems, external funding exit strategies, and financial policies.
• Promoting the values of West Yorkshire Police by behaving ethically, supporting diversity and inclusion, and treating colleagues and the community with respect.

Candidate Responsibilities and Requirements The ideal candidate for the Assistant Finance Business Partner role will possess:

• An AAT qualification or relevant professional finance qualification.
• Strong experience in budget control, financial planning, and forecasting at a senior level.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload and self-motivate in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting policies and procedures (desirable).
• Willingness and ability to travel for business purposes.
• Flexibility to work varied hours as required by the role.

Benefits

• Contract duration: 12 months.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Competitive pay rates (to be discussed).
• Opportunity to work within an influential public sector organisation.
• Supportive team environment committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Professional development and networking opportunities.

How to Apply To find out more about the Assistant Finance Business Partner position or to submit your application, please apply now.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to contribute to vital public sector services. We look forward to receiving your application!