Finance Business Partner
Location: London
Contract: Temporary (3 months initial)
Salary: £334.60 umbrella / £291.29 PAYE Inclusive / £259.92 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a public sector organisation in London for a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce monthly forecasts, support annual budget planning and contribute to medium-term financial forecasting, ensuring financial information is accurate and up to date.
- Prepare and maintain budget monitoring reports, analyse income and expenditure, identify variances against budget and provide timely financial updates to support internal reporting requirements.
- Interpret financial performance, explain forecast movements and complex financial issues, and present clear, evidence-based recommendations to directors and operational stakeholders.
- Work closely with Fire Stations, Operational Resilience and Control teams to provide financial advice, challenge assumptions constructively and support informed financial and operational decision-making.
- Use SAP, Excel and associated reporting tools to analyse financial data, maintain accurate records and improve reporting processes, data quality and the efficiency of financial management.
Candidate Criteria
- Fully qualified accountant, or QBE, with proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar role, with strong practical experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring and management reporting.
- Strong Excel skills with experience in excel model building, and experience using financial systems such as SAP or similar platforms.
- Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) would be advantageous.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial performance and variances clearly to senior stakeholders, challenge constructively and build effective working relationships across operational teams.
- A proactive, organised and commercially aware professional who can work autonomously, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
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Finance Business Partner employer: Service Care Solutions
As a leading non-maintained special school in Billingshurst, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the holistic development of our students and staff. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through continuous development opportunities, while our comprehensive benefits package, including mental health support and flexible pay options, ensures the wellbeing of our team. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special educational needs, all within a vibrant and innovative environment.
