Finance Business Partner
Location: Worcestershire
Contract: Temporary
Salary: £500 per day umbrella / £439.94 PAYE Inclusive / £392.56 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: (url removed)
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Worcestershire for a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to play a key role in supporting revenue and capital budget management, financial monitoring, and year-end closedown processes across both Councils. You will work closely with Heads of Service and budget holders, providing high-quality financial advice and insight to support strategic and operational decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Support the preparation of annual revenue estimates, budget monitoring, and the closedown of accounts, including the production of draft final accounts.
Produce timely and accurate management information and quarterly monitoring reports for Corporate Management Team, Members, and senior stakeholders.
Monitor and manage capital programme budgets, including capital bids, reconciliations, government returns, and ensuring appropriate capital expenditure coding.
Provide financial advice and training to budget holders and senior officers, supporting treasury management activities, earmarked reserves, and statutory financial returns.
Candidate Criteria
Finance experience within a local authority or local government
Proven experience in budget preparation, monitoring, and year-end accounts closedown, with strong knowledge of key accounting principles.
CCAB/AAT qualification (or equivalent) and strong Excel skills, with experience of financial and reporting systems (Tech One, Business Objects, or similar).
Ability to produce clear, accurate management information and confidently communicate financial matters to non-finance stakeholders.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, work independently, and operate effectively within a complex financial environment.
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