Finance Business Partner

Service Care Solutions Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide high-quality financial support to the Adult Social Care Finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Head of Finance, leading key financial tasks and contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes. With a flexible start date and hybrid working arrangements, this position is ideal for a qualified accountant looking to make a significant impact within a local authority. Join a dynamic team and help drive financial efficiencies while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance business partnering within local authorities.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on budget decisions and value-for-money outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Finance in delivering financial support and guidance.
• Lead finance tasks related to budgeting, forecasting, and closing accounts.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial support and enhance efficiencies.

Skills

Finance Business Partnering

Data Interpretation

Budgeting and Forecasting

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant

Part-Qualified Accountant

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Location: London

Contract: Permanent (Full-Time)

Salary: £43,983 - £55,692 per annum

Start Date: Flexible

Hybrid Working – one day per fortnight in the office

Contact: [e-mail]

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a London-based Local Authority for a Finance Business Partner (Adults) to join their team on a permanent basis. The role involves supporting the Head of Finance in providing high-quality, flexible, professional finance support to the Adult Social Care Finance team.

Main Responsibilities

1. Support and deputise for the Head of Finance and Finance Manager in delivering financial support, advice, and guidance to the relevant service area.
2. Lead specific finance tasks related to the annual financial cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and closing accounts.
3. Conduct sensitivity analysis, review and challenge budget decisions, perform options appraisals, and lead detailed calculations for new funding and grants requests.
4. Provide financial input to procurement processes and oversee scoring of financial sections.
5. Identify opportunities to improve financial support and enhance efficiencies within service support.

Candidate Criteria

1. CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant or Part-Qualified with extensive experience.
2. Experience in Finance Business Partnering within a Local Authority, preferably within Adult Social Care.
3. Excellent data interpretation and analysis skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
4. Experience in analyzing and challenging budget decisions within complex organizations to achieve value-for-money outcomes.
5. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If interested, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email [e-mail]. We also offer a £250 referral bonus; refer someone suitable who is placed into work, and receive the bonus after their probation period.