Assistant Finance Business Partner
22 days ago
Wakefield
\n Overview\n 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\n \n • Develop key links between finance and the commercial services directorate, districts, departments, and other directorates.\n, • Support the delivery of financial services to leadership teams, ensuring value for money and identifying efficiency opportunities.\n, • Assist with the preparation, coordination, and management of devolved and delegated budgets at district, department, force, regional, and national levels.\n, • Monitor and maximise the use of capital and revenue budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.\n, • Contribute to efficiency planning by identifying savings, partnership opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Ensure compliance with audit systems, external funding exit strategies, and financial policies.\n, • Promote the values of West Yorkshire Police by behaving ethically, supporting diversity and inclusion, and treating colleagues and the community with respect.\n Candidate Requirements\n \n, • AAT qualification or relevant professional finance qualification.\n, • Strong experience in budget control, financial planning, and forecasting at a senior level.\n, • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.\n, • Proven ability to prioritise workload and self‑motivate in a busy environment.\n, • Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting policies and procedures (desirable).\n, • Willingness and ability to travel for business purposes.\n, • Flexibility to work varied hours as required by the role.\n Benefits\n \n, • Contract duration: 12 months.\n, • Hybrid working environment.\n, • Competitive pay rates (to be discussed).\n, • Opportunity to work within an influential public sector organisation.\n, • Supportive team environment committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion.\n, • Professional development and networking opportunities.\n \n #J-18808-Ljbffr