Senior Finance Business Partner (Fixed Term 18 Months)

Contract Type: 18-month fixed-term contract

Job Function: Finance

Location: Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw, BD11 2DY / Hybrid

Closing Date: 29th November 2026

Salary: £46,579 to £49,817 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service as a Senior Finance Business Partner, playing a key role in supporting an organisation that makes a real difference to communities across West Yorkshire.

Your role

As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with Directors, senior managers and budget holders, providing high-quality financial advice, insight and constructive challenge to support effective decision-making.

You will lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for key areas of the organisation, support the development of business cases and help ensure that resources are used effectively. You will also contribute to the preparation of the Authority’s financial accounts and the continued development of our Finance service.

This is a varied and influential role where you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships across the organisation and act as a trusted financial adviser and critical friend.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be a fully qualified accountant who brings:

• Strong management accounting experience.
• Experience in preparing budgets, monitoring performance and forecasting.
• Confidence to advise senior managers and offer constructive challenge.
• Excellent communication, analytical and relationship-building skills.
• A good understanding of public-sector funding and financial statements.
• The ability to lead, support and develop a team.

You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, taking the initiative and turning complex financial information into clear, practical advice that helps others make informed decisions.

What we offer

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37-hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym.

Our flexible working arrangements include hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices during your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office (3 days a week) and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

Job share applicants are welcome to apply.

The post is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

For further details and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is midnight on Sunday 29th November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to be held on 8th/9th December 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially & ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.