Senior Finance Business Partner - West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fire and Rescue Service in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide expert financial advice and manage budgets. This role offers a flexible hybrid working environment and requires strong experience in public sector management accounting. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and influence financial strategies to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in budget preparation and monitoring.
• Strong understanding of public sector funding mechanisms.
• Ability to establish and sustain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial advice and insights to senior managers.
• Manage risk by ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Influence and implement financial strategies.
• Lead budget preparation and monitoring.

Skills

Public sector management accounting

Budget preparation

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

Senior Finance Business Partner - West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. An exciting opportunity to join one of the country's leading Fire and Rescue Services, to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer. We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 37 hour week with flexible working arrangements including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program and a car salary sacrifice scheme.

The Senior Finance Business Partner will oversee the provision of accurate, understandable and timely financial information as well as the preparation of the Authority's financial accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide valuable financial advice, strategic insights, and business solutions to Directors and other Budget Holders, particularly in larger or more complex areas, focusing on business cases.
• Act as the Authority's critical friend by challenging internal processes and managing risk by ensuring compliance with legislation and financial regulations.
• Influence, develop, and implement financial strategies, projects, initiatives, and procedures to ensure that financial goals are aligned with organisational goals and objectives. Stakeholder engagement and effective leadership are essential.
• Establish and sustain key professional relationships, manage expectations of senior managers and stakeholders, and gain comprehensive insight into the organisation's operational drivers.
• Lead and participate in budget preparation and monitoring in a public sector context; prior line management experience is required.

Qualifications

• Background in public sector management accounting with proven experience in budget preparation and monitoring; ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Fully qualified accountants with a strong understanding of public sector funding mechanisms and financial statements.
• Experience in establishing and sustaining professional relationships and communicating with Directors and senior stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Job share applicants are welcome to apply.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working; initial training may require office presence, after which work may be performed both in the office and from home.
• Applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.
• The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
• Joining a first-rate organisation contributing to the success of one of six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters and approximately 300 support staff.