Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Location: Walsall near Birmingham (Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office during training, 1-2 days post-training)
Contract: 6-12 months
Salary: �200 per day (Inside IR35)

Are you a finance professional with public sector experience looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact? We are recruiting a Finance Business Partner to join our team and provide high-level strategic financial support.

About the Role:

In this role, you will deliver comprehensive financial business partnering services, offering strategic financial advice and technical support. You will play a key role in budgeting, financial control, and the preparation of statutory annual accounts. Your main responsibilities include:

• Building strong financial management processes and sharing best practices across the organization
• Providing added-value financial advice to budget holders, managers, and Directors
• Supporting business cases and options appraisals to drive decision-making and efficiency improvements
• Ensuring financial control and governance across service delivery
• Collaborating with senior finance colleagues to provide high-level strategic advice and support corporate initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial guidance to senior managers and portfolio holders, supporting resource management
• Contribute to the statutory accounts process and liaise with both internal and external auditors
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate financial risks by developing robust business cases
• Support service managers in budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting
• Co-ordinate the preparation and submission of financial reports, including year-end statutory accounts
• Offer financial advice during scrutiny meetings and portfolio briefings
• Lead and develop a small team, including Accountancy Officers and Apprentices

The Ideal Candidate:

• Public Sector Experience: Previous experience in a public sector finance role is essential
• Qualifications: A member of a CCAB/CIMA body (or studying towards one) and actively engaged in CPD
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze financial data, identify risks, and provide solutions
• Communication Skills: Capable of presenting complex financial information to a range of stakeholders, including senior managers and elected members
• Leadership: Experience in managing or mentoring finance staff, with strong organizational skills to meet deadlines

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rate of �200 (Inside IR35)
• Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
• An opportunity to make a significant impact within the public sector finance landscape

If you have the experience and expertise in public sector finance and are ready to contribute to key financial decisions, we want to hear from you!

Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.