Strategic Finance Partner - Public Sector, Hybrid

WFS Patron; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

37-hour flexible working week

Employee assistance programme

Training and development

Sports and social clubs with gym use

Job summary

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service invites applications for a Senior Finance Business Partner. You will work with Directors, senior managers and budget holders, delivering high-quality financial advice, planning, and challenge to support decisions.

This 18-month fixed-term contract offers hybrid working, a generous Local Government Pension Scheme, and development opportunities. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, business cases, and contribute to financial accounts while building strong

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with extensive management accounting experience.
• Proven budgeting, monitoring and forecasting capabilities.
• Ability to advise senior managers with constructive challenge.
• Strong communication, analytical and relationship-building skills.
• Solid understanding of public-sector funding and financial statements.
• Experience leading and developing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for key areas.
• Support development of business cases and optimal resource use.
• Assist in preparation of the Authority's financial accounts.
• Develop and enhance the Finance service and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Public-sector funding

Team leadership

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)

Job description

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service invites applications for a Senior Finance Business Partner. You will work with Directors, senior managers and budget holders, delivering high-quality financial advice, planning, and challenge to support decisions.

This 18-month fixed-term contract offers hybrid working, a generous Local Government Pension Scheme, and development opportunities. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, business cases, and contribute to financial accounts while building strong