Job Description

Finance Business Partner.

Fire Service Headquarters / Hybrid Working.

39,152 to 41,771 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country's leading Fire and Rescue Services, to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 37-hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program and car salary sacrifice scheme.

Your role

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will be responsible for providing accurate, understandable, and timely financial information on the Authority's capital programme and revenue budget. This involves monthly monitoring and advising budget holders on a range of financial issues as well as maintaining key account records. You will be analysing complex financial information and developing and updating comprehensive working papers to support budget setting, forecasting and the submission of statutory returns.

What you will need

We are looking for a fully qualified accounting technician with experience of providing financial information and training to a range of users. You will have extensive knowledge and experience of accounting and budgeting systems and be able to deliver on a wide and varied area of financial work to tight deadlines.

Job share applicants are welcome to apply.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you will work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation; we 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.

For further details and to apply online please visit

www.wyfs.co.uk/careers

. Closing date for all applications is

Tuesday 9th December 2025.

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.

Please do not apply via the 'apply now' feature on Indeed. The only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers and complete our online application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 39,152.00-41,771.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Flexitime On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bradford, BD11 2DY

Application deadline: 09/12/2025