Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner
Location: West Midlands
Contract: Temporary (3 months)
Salary: £300 per day umbrella / £264.19 PAYE Inclusive / £235.74 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 the West Midlansds for a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing expert guidance on areas including VAT, collection fund accounting, statutory accounts, and financial planning—ensuring robust financial management and value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert technical accounting support, including statutory accounts, VAT, and collection fund management, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practice
• Provide high-quality financial advice, insight, and challenge to senior stakeholders to support decision-making, planning, and service delivery
• Lead on financial governance, internal controls, and audit support, ensuring strong financial stewardship across services
• Develop and maintain financial models, business cases, and forecasting tools to identify savings opportunities and support strategic initiatives

Candidate Criteria

• CCAB/CIMA qualified (or actively studying), with strong technical accounting expertise including IFRS and financial reporting
• Proven experience as a Financial Reporting Accountant or similar role, ideally within a public sector or local authority setting
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and statutory reporting requirements
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at a senior level

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.