Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner
Location: Worcestershire
Contract: Temporary
Salary: £500 per day umbrella / £439.94 PAYE Inclusive / £392.56 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Worcestershire for a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to play a key role in supporting revenue and capital budget management, financial monitoring, and year-end closedown processes across both Councils. You will work closely with Heads of Service and budget holders, providing high-quality financial advice and insight to support strategic and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of annual revenue estimates, budget monitoring, and the closedown of accounts, including the production of draft final accounts.
• Produce timely and accurate management information and quarterly monitoring reports for Corporate Management Team, Members, and senior stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage capital programme budgets, including capital bids, reconciliations, government returns, and ensuring appropriate capital expenditure coding.
• Provide financial advice and training to budget holders and senior officers, supporting treasury management activities, earmarked reserves, and statutory financial returns.

Candidate Criteria

• Finance experience within a local authority or local government
• Proven experience in budget preparation, monitoring, and year-end accounts closedown, with strong knowledge of key accounting principles.
• CCAB/AAT qualification (or equivalent) and strong Excel skills, with experience of financial and reporting systems (Tech One, Business Objects, or similar).
• Ability to produce clear, accurate management information and confidently communicate financial matters to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, work independently, and operate effectively within a complex financial environment.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.