Assistant Finance Business Partner - Policing & Reform
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Assistant Finance Business Partner - Policing & Reform
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* Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
* Hours: 37 hours
* Contract: Permanent
* Salary: £37,938 - £40,476
* Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to explain how you meet the essential criteria for this role (please see the role profile attached).
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment (this can take up to 12 weeks).
Key Responsibilities
Now is an exciting time to join SYMCA as it grows to deliver a wider range of responsibilities. This includes the new Tram operating company (a wholly owned subsidiary), the Police and Crime Plan, the Investment Zone and Transport for City Regions (£1.45bn) funding for Transport investment including Bus Franchising over the next 6 years.
To support us on this journey we are seeking to appoint to an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our friendly and growing Finance Team.
This role supports the Policing and Reform directorate which leads on the Police and Crime Plan for South Yorkshire, following the transfer of the powers of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner into SYMCA.
A copy of the Police and Crime Plan can be found on our website:
https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/getmedia/1d05af23-b9f1-4106-8520-6bd321f5a348/44300_Police-Crime-Plan-2025_v13_24-March.pdf
This is an exciting opportunity to have a real impact in enabling the organisation to deliver its objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with other Finance colleagues and internal/external stakeholders to deliver value from these activities to inform and improve performance.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
You will support the Finance Business Partner for Policing and Reform to improve existing financial management processes and controls, strengthen governance and continually improve the quality of information used for decision making. This includes accessing grant funding opportunities and ensuring expenditure is recorded and reported in line with requirements.
As you will work closely with numerous stakeholders you will need excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills, along with the ability to manage and meet deadlines.
Job Benefits
All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.
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Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
Holiday – Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
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