Temporary Business Manager: Finance & Improvement

Belmont Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment are seeking an experienced Business Manager to join Sheffield City Council, supporting business planning, financial management and continuous improvement on a temporary six-month contract.

You will produce budget reports and forecasts, lead business improvement projects and coordinate business support staff, ensuring compliance with FOI and SAR procedures and contributing to emergency planning and service continuity.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a business support or management role.
• Experience across finance, HR, business continuity and change management.
• Strong financial and numerical skills with ability to interpret reports.
• Proficient with IT packages, especially Excel and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce budget reports and financial forecasts to support financial management.
• Support budget changes and contribute to service planning.
• Lead business improvement projects to enhance service delivery.
• Develop performance management information and monitor targets.
• Manage business support processes and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure business continuity arrangements and support emergency planning.
• Lead on FOI requests and SARs, ensuring compliance.
• Deputise for Head of Service at meetings and assist with forecasting.
• Lead and coordinate staff, monitor performance and staff development.
• Manage meeting schedules, forward plans and agendas.

Skills

Financial planning

Budget forecasting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Information systems

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are seeking an experienced Business Manager to join Sheffield City Council, supporting business planning, financial management and continuous improvement on a temporary six-month contract.

You will produce budget reports and forecasts, lead business improvement projects and coordinate business support staff, ensuring compliance with FOI and SAR procedures and contributing to emergency planning and service continuity.