Deputy Finance Business Partner 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 ResponsibilitiesProduce 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 CriteriaFully 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 a