Finance Business Partner
Maternity Cover
Fixed Term Contact - 12 Months
Grade E-G - £33,603 - £54,696
Full Time
Rose Hill Headquarters
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance Business Partnering Team as a Finance Business Partner. This role offers an excellent opportunity for ambitious finance professionals looking to develop their career while making a meaningful contribution to the effective management of public resources.
Working closely with senior leaders and budget holders, you will provide proactive financial support, challenge, and guidance to ensure informed decision-making and the effective use of departmental resources. You will play a key role in helping the organisation achieve its objectives through sound financial management and robust financial analysis.
About the Role
As a Finance Business Partner, you will:
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with budget holders and stakeholders across a diverse range of departments.
- Provide financial advice, support and constructive challenge to ensure resources are used effectively and deliver best value.
- Monitor, analyse and report on departmental financial performance, producing clear and meaningful management information.
- Support the development and management of budgets and financial planning processes.
- Identify financial risks, opportunities and efficiencies, making recommendations to improve performance and value for money.
- Attend meetings with senior stakeholders, providing expert financial advice and insight to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and organisational policies.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking motivated and analytical individuals who can demonstrate:
- Knowledge of accounting principles, supported by an AAT qualification, relevant degree, or progress towards a professional accountancy qualification. Fully qualified candidates should hold a recognised CCAB qualification.
- Experience working within a large and complex financial environment.
- Experience of budget management, financial monitoring and financial reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify and respond to financial issues.
- Experience using computerised finance systems and financial management processes.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
Application Guidance
- To be eligible, you must be able to evidence all minimum skills and qualifications at the point of application. We cannot accept predicted grades; certificates must be provided.
- Please refer to the attached JDQ and CVF when completing your 1,000‑word supporting evidence.
Please click here for full JDQ
Please click here for the CVF
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC
Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Cycle to work scheme.
Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
Sick pay provisions
A Note on Using Artificial Intelligence
AI tools may support idea‑generation, structure, or proofreading, but your application must reflect your own experience, skills, and voice. Do not copy and paste AI‑generated content.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from women and Black and ethnic minority candidates.
Our Outreach Team provides guidance and support for candidates from under‑represented groups. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know so we can support.
To learn more about available support, contact: Outreach@merseyside.police.uk
