--- title: "Assistant Finance Business Partner (SSA - SJA 19/4/24)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0c94394-ab16-4348-9364-fc9948320b45" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0c94394-ab16-4348-9364-fc9948320b45" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0c94394-ab16-4348-9364-fc9948320b45.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0c94394-ab16-4348-9364-fc9948320b45.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-19" --- # Assistant Finance Business Partner (SSA - SJA 19/4/24) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0c94394-ab16-4348-9364-fc9948320b45 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0c94394-ab16-4348-9364-fc9948320b45) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0c94394-ab16-4348-9364-fc9948320b45.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the position of Assistant Finance Business Partner. This procurement opportunity involves providing financial support and guidance, managing financial systems, and assisting in budget setting. The tender is open for submissions until Tuesday 23 April at 2.00pm, with a contract period starting on 29 April and ending on 29 July. The Council is looking for candidates who can work at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury and are proficient in Oracle Financials. This tender presents an opportunity for agencies offering financial services to expand their business by providing expertise in financial management to the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Businesses experienced in financial consulting, accounting systems support, and budget planning, particularly those knowledgeable in Oracle Financials, are well-suited to compete for this tender. With a focus on open procedures and an emphasis on quality financial services, this opportunity promises a collaborative partnership for firms in the services industry. ## Notice Job Title: Assistant Finance Business Partner Contract Type: Agency Work Hours: Part-time, 2 days per week Day rate: Band G (?20.85 paye), or the candidate let us know what rate they are looking for Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury /Hybrid Working Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Responsibilities: - Manage the Chart of Accounts - Provide support for Oracle Financials, preferably in Fusion - Support end-users on accounting systems (e.g., ICON and Oracle) - Provision of financial information, advice, and guidance - Review, transformation, development, and maintenance of financial business processes and systems control functions within the Council's financial management system(s) - Support the production of the annual Statement of Accounts - Assist in the annual budget setting process - Supervise Accountancy Assistants/Trainees and deputize for Finance Business Partners as needed Additional Information: - The organization is aiming to go live with Oracle Fusion in the upcoming financial year Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. No DBS is required for this role. You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Tuesday 23 April at 2.00pm Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de6c120-6ca2-49bc-b77f-fafe9f4a8435 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2024 - 29 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,234 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 8SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 19 Apr 2024 at 12:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de6c120-6ca2-49bc-b77f-fafe9f4a8435 - 19 Apr 2024 at 12:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de6c120-6ca2-49bc-b77f-fafe9f4a8435 - 19 Apr 2024 at 12:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de6c120-6ca2-49bc-b77f-fafe9f4a8435 - 19 Apr 2024 at 12:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de6c120-6ca2-49bc-b77f-fafe9f4a8435 - 19 Apr 2024 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de6c120-6ca2-49bc-b77f-fafe9f4a8435 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0de6c120-6ca2-49bc-b77f-fafe9f4a8435 19th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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