Assistant Finance Business Partner

Overview

Service Care Solutions is recruiting an experienced Assistant Finance Business Partner for a full time, long term contract in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The role offers £25.63p per hour (Umbrella) and is a 12 month assignment with hybrid working arrangements. It provides vital financial support and strategic insight to West Yorkshire Police.

Key Responsibilities

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

Candidate Requirements

• 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.