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Deputy Finance Director Wakefield, UK £80,000 - £90,000 + Benefits Are you an ambitious finance leader? Looking for a clear route to CFO within the next 2-3 years? Experience in the Education, Public Sector, Charity or Not-for-Profit sector? This is a rare opportunity to join a large, complex organisation within the PublicSector, where you'll play a key role in both day-to-day financial leadership and longer-term strategy. The opportunity You'll be stepping into a highly visible position, working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, with genuine succession planning in place. This is a role for someone who wants to progress, take ownership and develop into a future CFO, while gaining exposure across a circa £200m organisation. The role This is a broad, hands-on Deputy FD position where you'll balance leadership, technical delivery and strategic input. You will: • Support the CFO in leading the finance function across a large, multi-entity organisation, • Manage and develop a finance team, driving performance and...

Job Opportunity: Finance Business Partner Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? Our client, a key player in public services, is looking for a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join their team in Belle Isle, Wakefield. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to make a significant impact! Key Details: Role Title: Finance Business Partner Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: From £31.57 per hour End Date: December 2027 Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday to Friday, Hybrid Office hours Why Join Us? As a Finance Business Partner, you will be the vital link between finance and commercial services, supporting various districts, departments, and business units. Your expertise will help guide strategic decisions, ensuring value for money while achieving financial efficiencies! What You'll Do: Lead by Example: Embody the Police Code of Ethics, influencing positive decision-making throughout the organisation. Performance Management: Support the performance and well-being of police officers and staff, fostering a culture of excellence. Integrated Support: Work closely with teams within Finance and Commercial Services to deliver a comprehensive service to your assigned areas. Budget Management: Prepare and coordinate capital and revenue budgets to ensure optimal use of resources. Specialist Advice: Provide expert coaching...

Service Care Solutions in Wakefield is looking for a Finance Business Partner for an 18-month contract.

Finance Business Partner in Wakefield.This temporary role requires a fully qualified CCAB Accountant with significant experience in budgetary control and financial planning.You will support various districts, handle capital and revenue budgets, and provide coaching to senior leaders.This position pr

A leading food processing company is looking for a skilled Finance Director to lead financial planning and develop strategies to enhance organizational performance.The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of management accounting experience and strong leadership skills.Responsibilities includ

West Yorkshire Police is looking for a Finance Business Partner in Wakefield to provide expert financial guidance and oversight.

Are you a finance professional with a passion for leading teams and streamlining procurement processes? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Purchase Ledger to take charge of an accounts payable function. In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee the management of purchase ledg

A key player in public services is seeking a dynamic Finance Business Partner located in Wakefield. Join a supportive community dedicated to transparency and excellence in finance.

Adecco is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a temporary role in Belle Isle, Wakefield.

West Yorkshire Police is looking for a Finance Business Partner to drive financial governance and support strategic objectives.

Job Description – Finance Business Partner. Act as a strategic partner between Finance and operational departments, providing expert financial advice, support, and constructive challenge to senior leadership. Support and develop junior finance staff, promoting high performance and capability.

Are you looking for long term career progression? We have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Business Services to join a growing, independent firm in Wakefield. As the Head of Business Services, you will be responsible for: Acting as the primary contact for Business Services, managing client relationships, team input, and escalated issues. Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring high standards of service. Overseeing payroll delivery and hold overall responsibility for personal tax. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including onboarding and AML. Advising clients on commercial and tax matters, identifying needs and solutions. Handling fee negotiations, billing accuracy, and time/cost recovery. Leading, mentoring, and developing team members, fostering a high-performance culture. Allocating work and maintaining high technical standards across the team. Supporting development of apprentices and trainees, ensuring progress toward qualifications. Contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives. Maximising use of IT systems (Sage, Xero, CCH, MS Office). Ensuring adherence to CPD and internal training programmes. To qualify for this Head of Business Services role, ideally you should meet the following: Experience managing your own portfolio of clients and overseeing staff. Thorough expertise in key areas of regulation, compliance and risk oversight. Strong commercial acumen and insight, understands a diverse range of client sectors. An experienced people manager, adept at leading and mentoring a team, effectively delegating tasks and managing workflow, driving team performance and professional development, and promoting a positive and accountable team culture. Excellent written and verbal communicator – producing clear verbal andwritten communication for both colleagues and clients with experience of professional report writing and proposal development. Skilled in the use of Excel and Microsoft Office. CCH experience is desirable but not essential. ACA or ACCA qualified. What’s on offer? 35 hr working week 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Flexible working options Free parking Death in Service c over Reward and recognition program Salary from £65,000 to £75,000 If you are interested in this Head of Business Services opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Leah Mason-Wilson at IPS Finance. IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities

Senior Assistant Finance Business Partner • Job title: Senior Assistant Finance Business Partner • Salary: POA £41,487 – £44,700 per annum • Contract: Permanent, full time • Location: Wakefield Looking for a senior finance role where you can make a real impact on policing services? This key position sits within West Yorkshire Police’s Finance and Commercial Services Directorate, providing high quality financial insight, challenge and advice that supports both operational and strategic decision making across Districts, Departments and Directorates. We’re looking for a confident, motivated finance professional who can work collaboratively with senior leaders while managing a varied and demanding portfolio. As a senior member of the Finance Business Partnering Team, you’ll support the Finance Business Partner in delivering a comprehensive finance service, acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders and helping ensure resources are used effectively to support frontline policing. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a vital role in public service while developing their business partnering career. Role and Responsibilities You will play a key role in supporting effective financial management across the Force, providing insight, challenge and assurance to operational leaders. Key duties include: • Acting as a key link between finance and operational leaders across Districts, Departments and Directorates • Supporting the preparation, coordination and management of revenue and capital budgets at local, Force wide, regional and national levels • Monitoring and reporting on financial performance, producing clear and insightful management information • Providing professional financial advice and constructive challenge to Senior Leadership Teams • Contributing to medium term financial planning and forecasting, identifying risks, trends and opportunities • Supporting efficiency planning, including savings identification, benefits realisation and value for money activity • Representing Finance and Commercial Services at meetings, project boards and working groups • Coordinating the work of Assistant Finance Business Partners and Apprentice Accounting Technicians • Providing coaching, mentoring and development support within the team • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, policies and governance requirements There may be occasional requirements to work flexibly to meet business and operational needs. Expectations To succeed in this role, you will be expected to: • Communicate clearly and confidently with senior operational and professional stakeholders • Apply strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial information • Provide constructive challenge and influence decision making • Manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment • Work collaboratively while demonstrating initiative and professionalism Essential Criteria • Part qualified CCAB status or AAT qualification, with significant experience in a large, complex financial environment • Proven experience in budget management, financial planning and forecasting • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable: • Public sector financial management experience • Supervisory or team leading experience • Formal Finance Business Partner training or development Benefits / What We Offer West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work–life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include: • Generous annual leave allowance - 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays) • Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments • Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme • Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility-dependent) • Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card • Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent) • Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes • Opportunities for career development and training • Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions • A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities • Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a member of the Fair Work Charter. How to Apply Join us in ensuring financial resources are used effectively to support vital policing services across West Yorkshire. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to develop your finance business partnering career. Closing date: Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 23:55 hours Interviews: Thursday 21 and Friday 22 May 2026 The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment

The Strategic Director of Finance & Deputy Chief Executive will shape the Council's future, providing strong financial leadership, working closely with Members and partners, and delivering sustainable outcomes for Island communities. Our new Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive w

A technology-driven cloud infrastructure firm seeks a Head of Finance to shape the financial operating model. Key responsibilities include improving finance processes, leading financial forecasting, and preparing board-level reports.

A research technology company in London seeks a Finance Lead who will oversee the finance function and directly work with leadership. Responsibilities include managing month-end close, delivering key reports, and supporting strategic financial planning. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of

As a Strategic Finance AI Engineer, you will be the bridge between financial precision and technical innovation, turning our finance department into a high‑performance engine that scales as fast as our code. You’ll partner effortlessly with Engineering and Data teams to ensure finance is never a

Evaluate business performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and strategic levers to accelerate growth. Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls to ensure fast, accurate, and actionable reporting. Corporate Finance, Financial Services, or Investment Banking.

This high-visibility position focuses on finance operations, strategic insights, and data analytics. Barclays is seeking a Strategic Insights & Finance Operations Lead in Greater London. The successful candidate will collaborate with finance leadership and develop dashboards and reports for senior s

Tide is seeking a Strategic Finance Partner (Senior Commercial Finance Broker) in the United Kingdom. This role emphasizes building and maintaining client relationships while assisting businesses with their finance needs. Candidates should have experience in commercial finance or a customer-facing s

The Strategic Insights & Finance Operations Lead works in close partnership with the Head of Corporate & Strategic Finance and the wider finance leadership team across GTM, Payments & VAS, Product & Tech, and Corporate FP&A to strengthen the analytical, operational and reporting backbone of the func

Morson Edge is seeking a Finance Business Partner for an aerospace company based in Filton, United Kingdom.

Act as the primary finance business partner to the relevant leadership team, providing strategic counsel and financial insight that drives confident, well-informed decision making. Translate complex financial analysis into clear, compelling narratives for senior leadership, the head of Corp and Stra

A public sector organisation in the UK is seeking a Head of Finance to lead all financial operations and strategy.

This role involves leading the FP&A function, improving financial reporting and analysis, and developing a finance team.

ZRG Ignata Finance is hiring a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis in Greater London. Candidates should be ACA qualified with 4+ years in audit or corporate finance, ideally from a Big 4 firm, and possess strong skills in financial modelling and analytics.

Responsible for our medium and long term financial planning and ensuring best practice, our new Strategic Director of Finance Strategy will be a highly influential and credible leader within the Finance and Resources directorate. With an impressive track record of building robust, self‑improving f

The successful candidate will help shape the strategic direction of this rights-based charity, supporting individuals with learning disabilities to speak up and be heard.

Guardian Jobs is looking for a Finance Director to lead its financial strategy and future. The ideal candidate should be professionally qualified with a strategic mindset and the ability to operate confidently at Board level.

Page Executive is seeking a Finance Director in the United Kingdom to oversee financial strategy in a scaling company. This role involves developing financial strategies, managing budgets, and leading a finance team to enhance company performance.

Lead the delivery of large and complex Strategic Finance Improvement or transformation projects, collaborating with clients and teams to rapidly define business challenges and shape actionable solutions grounded in strategic thinking and evidence‑based insights. Working with finance teams in large

A dynamic investment firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Finance Director to drive financial leadership and strategic oversight in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified finance professionals with over five years of relevant experience, a strong grasp of UK f

A global technology company is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide actionable financial insights to its Commercial Finance teams based in London. Ideal applicants will have a degree in finance or business, possess ACCA/CIMA qualifications, and have strong experience in financial analysis a

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing strategic financial guidance, managing risks, and leading a capable finance team in a rapidly growing business. They should possess qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, and have established experience in finance business partnering.

Key responsibilities include strategic financial oversight, budgeting, and ensuring compliance.

Strategic Large Enterprise Sales (Finance Vertical) - SaaS Green Ops / Cloud Spend Analytics. You must have loads of experience winning large finance/banks. Can show example of you personally winning large finance cloud users like a HSBC or JP Morgan.

Talent International is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager in West Midlands, who will partner with senior leaders to drive financial insights and operational decision-making. As a highly analytical qualified accountant, you will enhance finance functions while identifying risks and opportunities.

Medius is looking for a motivated Business Development Representative (BDR) in Greater London to drive net new revenue growth.In this role, you will research prospective customers, connect with them through various channels, and collaborate closely with account executives to develop effective outrea

Ideal for finance professionals looking to contribute meaningfully while broadening their experience in the charity sector.

Are you ready to make a measurable impact on the future of a major industry leader? Here at Tarmac we are seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping our mergers, acquisitions, and divestment activity. You’ll influence high‑value decisions, collaborate with industry exp

Candidates must have a strong background in management consulting and finance, hold a UK Chartered Accountant qualification, and be adept in stakeholder management. A leading consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Consultant to drive transformation in Finance & Enterprise Value. The r

This role presents a unique blend of hands-on commercial finance responsibilities and strategic exposure, ideal for individuals ready to take on greater visibility within a high-growth environment. Candidates should ideally be ACA qualified, with extensive experience in FP&A or commercial finance, s

They will play a pivotal role in financial planning and strategic decision-making while managing a high-performance finance team.

Health Jobs UK is seeking a Finance Manager to provide expert operational management and motivation to financial management staff.

Zanda is seeking a Finance Business Partner in Greater London to play a central role in financial decision-making. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in finance roles within a SaaS or FinTech environment and demonstrate strong commercial acumen.

This role involves developing and delivering value-add reporting, modeling complex problems, and engaging stakeholders for strategic financial planning. This permanent position offers a hybrid working environment, allowing for flexibility while contributing significantly to the company's strategic o

Shiseido is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance based in London to lead financial planning for the SUK Portfolio. You will manage a team and partner with senior leadership to drive business performance through strategic insights and commercial support.

LGBT Great in Greater London is seeking a Finance Business Partner to collaborate with the Deputy COO.