Finance Business Partner (Part-Time)

ACCA Careers; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial advice and guidance to senior leaders. This part-time role involves collaborating across departments, delivering insightful financial analysis, and supporting decision-making processes. With a focus on continuous improvement and compliance, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in transforming financial operations. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and community safety, and enjoy a range of benefits including a 4-day workweek and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

4-day workweek

Competitive salary

Pension

Generous leave

Flexible working

Development opportunities

Employee support programs

Lifestyle benefits

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified C.C.A.B. or CIMA accountant with recent finance business partnering experience.
• Ability to interpret complex legislation and provide financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to align resources with strategic priorities.
• Lead financial assessments of major procurements and support forecasting.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Commercial Acumen

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

C.C.A.B. or CIMA Qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

Join to apply for the Finance Business Partner (Part-Time) role at ACCA Careers

The Finance Business Partner will act as a trusted adviser and critical friend, providing strategic financial advice and guidance to senior leaders. The post holder will collaborate with colleagues across the force, representing finance and integrating it into decision-making processes. They will deliver insightful financial analysis to inform decisions, drive improvements, and advocate for the customer.

Client Details

South Yorkshire Police employs over 3,000 officers and 2,200 support staff, managing an annual budget exceeding £300 million. Our organization values diversity and aims to reflect the communities we serve, fostering a professional workforce committed to safety and excellence.

We are transforming our service delivery and organizational management to meet new challenges. Our Medium-Term Resource Strategy and recovery plans are central to this effort, with the Finance department playing a key role. We seek resilient, experienced finance professionals eager to lead change.

For more information, visit South Yorkshire Police Careers.

Description

The Finance Business Partner will:

• Collaborate with senior leaders to align resources with strategic priorities, offering financial advice, modelling, and options appraisals.
• Challenge risky or unclear plans and work on solutions to improve efficiency and value.
• Lead financial assessments of major procurements, integrate asset strategies with financial planning, and support forecasting and strategic planning.
• Provide financial support to external partners and contribute to collaborative initiatives.
• Enhance financial literacy through training and provide insights at key meetings, ensuring coherence of financial plans and supporting inspections.
• Benchmark with other forces to share best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement, manage cost drivers, and develop financial systems.
• Support the Senior Finance Business Partner and deputize when necessary.
• Lead on financial policies, ensuring compliance with relevant authorities.

Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified C.C.A.B. or CIMA accountant.
• Have recent experience in a finance business partnering role or demonstrate understanding of its outcomes.
• Be able to interpret complex legislation and policies to provide financial insights.
• Possess strong commercial acumen and the ability to advise and negotiate confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and IT literacy, especially in Excel and ERP systems.
• Be open to change, innovative, analytical, and a team player capable of working under pressure.

Job Offer

Benefits include a 4-day workweek, competitive salary, pension, generous leave, flexible working, development opportunities, employee support programs, lifestyle benefits, and sustainability initiatives. Applications close on Monday, 5th May, but early submissions are encouraged.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Accounting