Finance Business Partner

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Finance Business Partner
Location: West Midlands
Contract: Temporary (3 months)
Salary: £300 per day umbrella / £264.19 PAYE Inclusive / £235.74 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: (url removed)

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the West Midlansds for a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing expert guidance on areas including VAT, collection fund accounting, statutory accounts, and financial planning—ensuring robust financial management and value for money.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver expert technical accounting support, including statutory accounts, VAT, and collection fund management, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practice
Provide high-quality financial advice, insight, and challenge to senior stakeholders to support decision-making, planning, and service delivery
Lead on financial governance, internal controls, and audit support, ensuring strong financial stewardship across services
Develop and maintain financial models, business cases, and forecasting tools to identify savings opportunities and support strategic initiatives
Candidate Criteria
CCAB/CIMA qualified (or actively studying), with strong technical accounting expertise including IFRS and financial reporting
Proven experience as a Financial Reporting Accountant or similar role, ideally within a public sector or local authority setting
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and statutory reporting requirements
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at a senior level
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed
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Location:
Birmingham
Salary:
£235 - £300 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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