Deputy Finance Business Partner
Location: Shropshire
Contract: Temporary (3 months)
Salary: £40.60 umbrella / £36.25 PAYE Inclusive / £32.35 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a public sector organisation in Shropshire for a Deputy Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide expert financial advice, lead on budgeting and forecasting activities, and support senior stakeholders in delivering key financial and operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce accurate monthly financial reports, forecasts, and variance analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
* Lead on budget setting, financial planning, and monitoring of cost improvement programmes across designated service areas.
* Provide financial insight and support for business cases, service developments, and contract management activities.
* Manage and develop the Financial Management team, including performance management, appraisals, and staff development.
Candidate Criteria
* Fully qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant with strong post‑qualification experience and evidence of continued professional development.
* Proven experience within a complex finance environment, ideally NHS or public sector, with knowledge of NHS financial frameworks including Payment by Results, business planning, investment appraisal, and financial governance.
* Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information, influence senior stakeholders, and present financial insights clearly to non‑finance audiences.
* Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, managing competing priorities to tight deadlines, and working independently with strong organisational skills.
* Advanced Microsoft Office and Oracle Financials experience is highly desirable, alongside flexibility to work across multiple sites as required.
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