Assistant Finance Business Partner
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Position Overview & Specifications
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and the private sector through the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). These bodies together 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 economic growth and prosperity for people, businesses, and places across South Yorkshire.
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Finance Business Partner who will provide integral support to the Finance Business Partnering team to enable effective Business Partnering and advisory service across the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to aid continuous improvement and performance.
You will play a vital role in the management of AEB (Adult Education Budget) and Multiply (Adult Numeracy Skills Funding) devolved budgets, supporting the production of forecasting, budgeting, and playing an active role in forward planning.
As an Assistant Finance Business Partner, you will be organised and structured, adept at learning quickly how to operate financial systems, including the training of other users, and to identify ways in which those systems can be utilised more efficiently to support the delivery of business objectives.
As you will work closely with numerous stakeholders you will need good communication, interpersonal and team working skills, along with the ability to manage and meet deadlines.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, hybrid working, 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 a vibrant city centre location, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities we have such as bike storage and shower/changing facilities. We believe in a healthy work/life balance.
How to apply
Please apply online to request an application pack or alternatively call our 24 hour recruitment line on 0114 2211 223
Applications no later than: 9:00am on Monday 27 February 2023
Interviews will take place: Wednesday 8 March 2023
In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post, providing clear and real examples, briefly setting our your role within these and the outcome of your actions.
Discover more about the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority by visiting https://southyorkshire- ca.gov.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £31,099.00-£33,820.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield, S1 2BQ
Application deadline: 27/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Finance Business Partner roles across South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,099 - £33,820 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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