Assistant Finance Business Partner

Red Snapper Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Assistant Finance Business Partner for a 12-month full-time contract with a Police Force in Birmingham. The role offers hybrid working and involves providing financial analysis and advising to maximize value for money. Candidates should be part qualified accountants with experience in financial data analysis. Pay ranges from £42,897 to £48,894 annually.

Qualifications

• Part qualified accountant with a CCAB qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of regulatory and professional accounting standards.
• Experience in financial data analysis and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Work with financial accountants and workforce planning.
• Manage financial data accuracy and timely reporting.
• Support budget setting and financial planning.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Data reconciliation

Problem-solving

Education

Part qualified accountant (CCAB qualification)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Standard accounting systems

Job description

RSR is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Finance Business Partner for a 12‑month, full‑time contract with a Police Force.

The role is based across two sites in Birmingham and incorporates a hybrid working policy.

Pay: £42,897 (£22.23p per hour) to £48,894 (£25.34p per hour).

Applicants must be able to obtain national security vetting.

Role overview

The Assistant Finance Business Partner will support the Finance Business Partner by providing insightful financial analysis and challenging financial performance. The role holder will advise to ensure that WMP achieves value for money and maximises value.

Main Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with financial accountants, shared services and workforce planning to ensure that financial and workforce information is recorded and controlled efficiently.
• Complete all relevant journals and reconciliations, checking and challenging submissions from the business, and ensure the production and dissemination of accurate and timely financial data.
• Support the annual budget setting process and longer‑term financial planning by analysing service area budget proposals to ensure budgets and savings plans are robust.

Experience

• Compile and analyse financial data, check and challenge performance against targets, and provide professional advice and guidance on financial matters.
• Knowledge of all relevant statutory, regulatory and professional accounting standards.

Qualification

Part qualified accountant – Undertaking a CCAB qualification (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or equivalent.

Knowledge and experience of using industry standard accounting systems, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office components.

Application

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, please apply now.