Job summary South Yorkshire Pensions Authority Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Barnsley / Hybrid Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week Monday to Friday) / Permanent Salary: £55,056 - £61,824 plus benefits and relocation support Employer: South Yorkshire Pensions Authority Contact and Apply: Please avoid where possible applying via NHS Jobs. We are encouraging CV and Supporting Statement and highly recommend you visit the below site prior to applying. We encourage you to click the below link to visit our campaign website which includes more information about SYPA, the role, key useful documents and how to apply: https://nyresourcing.co.uk/south-yorkshire-pensions-authority-senior-finance-business-partner/ Closing date: Strictly 1pm Monday 24 February 2025 Main duties of the job We are seeking a highly qualified individual with a professional accountancy qualification from a CCAB member body, preferably CIPFA, and current membership with up-to-date CPD. You will have significant professional experience in public sector finance, ideally within Local Government or the Local Government Pension Scheme. Additionally, a proven track record in translating strategic objectives into operational plans and managing staff in a financial environment. This role is also an external facing role where you will play a lead role alongside colleagues in managing the relationship with our external auditors, as well as managing relationships with various key suppliers such as banking, custodian, finance software etc. As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will apply specialist knowledge to influence others at all levels in the organisation including the Senior Management Team and the elected members of the Authority preparing business cases, presenting reports, providing advice on strategic finance issues, and providing training, guidance, and presentations on relevant subjects. About us This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, friendly, and forward-looking Resources team in this well-respected, award-winning organisation managing a £11 billion pension fund. If youre looking for a role involving variety and challenge, where you will lead on the co-ordination and delivery of a wide range of projects to embed continuous improvement, then this could be the role for you. We have a culture that encourages work-life balance, and to recognise this for our employees, as of April 2024 we introduced a 35 hour (instead of 37 hour) working week with no impact on annual pay. We offer flexible working hours and hybrid office / home working (including a non-taxable allowance towards the cost of working from home). Our newly refurbished Barnsley office provides a state-of-the-art working environment; and with on-site parking and located within 10 minutes walk of both the train and bus stations, it makes us easily accessible. At SYPA we are big on your professional development, youll have a learning and development plan, and well support you to keep your CPD updated. Perhaps most importantly you will be welcomed by talented teams. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £55,056 to £61,824 a year plus benefits and relocation support Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number F0025-25-0009 Job locations South Yorkshire Pensions Authority Pontefract Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1HG Job description Job responsibilities Role Purpose:Support Head of Finance & Performance, responsible for budgets, annual accounts and audit, provide strategic advice, manage contracts, oversee finance team. Responsibilities:Strategic finance processes, financial reporting, collaboration, team management. Team Context:Financial management support, data-driven performance management, project delivery. Line Management:Manage 4-8 team members. Budget Responsibility:Support in managing £8 million operating budget and £11 billion Pension Fund investments. Skills and Abilities:Financial and budget management, accountancy frameworks, communication, management, problem-solving, project management. Qualifications and Experience:CCAB accountancy qualification, public sector finance experience, strategic and operational planning. Values and Behaviours:Honesty, accountability, professionalism, progressiveness, empowerment. Job description Job responsibilities Role Purpose:Support Head of Finance & Performance, responsible for budgets, annual accounts and audit, provide strategic advice, manage contracts, oversee finance team. Responsibilities:Strategic finance processes, financial reporting, collaboration, team management. Team Context:Financial management support, data-driven performance management, project delivery. Line Management:Manage 4-8 team members. Budget Responsibility:Support in managing £8 million operating budget and £11 billion Pension Fund investments. Skills and Abilities:Financial and budget management, accountancy frameworks, communication, management, problem-solving, project management. Qualifications and Experience:CCAB accountancy qualification, public sector finance experience, strategic and operational planning. Values and Behaviours:Honesty, accountability, professionalism, progressiveness, empowerment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional accountancy qualification from a CCAB member body, preferably CIPFA, and current membership with up-to-date CPD. Please visit: https://nyresourcing.co.uk/south-yorkshire-pensions-authority-senior-finance-business-partner/ To locate the full Job Description / Person Specification. Desirable Please visit: https://nyresourcing.co.uk/south-yorkshire-pensions-authority-senior-finance-business-partner/ To locate the full Job Description / Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional accountancy qualification from a CCAB member body, preferably CIPFA, and current membership with up-to-date CPD. Please visit: https://nyresourcing.co.uk/south-yorkshire-pensions-authority-senior-finance-business-partner/ To locate the full Job Description / Person Specification. Desirable Please visit: https://nyresourcing.co.uk/south-yorkshire-pensions-authority-senior-finance-business-partner/ To locate the full Job Description / Person Specification. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North Yorkshire Council Address South Yorkshire Pensions Authority Pontefract Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1HG Employer's website https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)