Location: Shropshire
Contract: Temporary (3 months)
Salary: £40.60 umbrella / £36.25 PAYE Inclusive / £32.35 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: (url removed)
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.
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
Salary description
£32.35 - £40.60 per hour