Senior Finance Officer Location: West Yorkshire Contract: Temporary (3-6 months) Rate: 25.00 per hour umbrella 22.51 per hour PAYE inclusive 20.09 per hour PAYE exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Hybrid Working Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in West Yorkshire for a Senior Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. This is a key role within the finance function, providing day-to-day financial support across a mixed portfolio of services while also specialising in areas such as financial planning, capital accounting, or corporate finance. You will play a leadership role within the team, supporting budget holders and senior managers with robust financial advice, budget monitoring, and forecasting. The post also includes line management responsibility for Finance Officers and Assistant Finance Officers and contributes to the continuous improvement of financial processes and controls. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality financial support to a mixed portfolio of services.Lead on budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial planning activities.Hold regular meetings with Budget Holders and Senior Managers to present financial information, provide challenge, and support decision-making.Support service areas to manage financial risks, pressures, and opportunities.Lead or significantly contribute to capital accounting within the public sector environment.Ensure compliance with statutory requ