Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance financial performance and compliance. This pivotal role involves overseeing management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting while mentoring staff and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements. The organization values staff development and offers a flexible working environment, making it an exciting opportunity for finance professionals looking to make a significant impact in a supportive setting. If you are passionate about finance and want to contribute to an organization that supports individuals with disabilities, this role is for you.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus 12 statutory days

Annual incremental pay increases

Auto-enrolment pension with employer contribution

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff development opportunities

Recognition and reward incentives

Agile working benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least 3 years of experience in finance.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance reports.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Support and mentor staff within the finance department.

Skills

Management Accounts

Budgeting

Forecasting

Staff Management

Variance Analysis

Grant Funding

ISO Systems

Education

CIMA

ACA

CIPFA

ACCA

Job description

Your new company, Hays Accountancy & Finance, is recruiting a Finance Business Partner on behalf of our client, which supports individuals and families living with disabilities, autism, and brain injuries. The role is crucial in ensuring the organisation performs effectively and efficiently, complying with all external and internal reporting and compliance requirements. It will supervise a broad range of functions within the finance department, primarily focusing on management accounts, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as managing staff. Staff development and mentoring are key aspects of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to Finance Improvement Plans for services.
2. Assist with grant applications and claims.
3. Support grant and verification audits.
4. Lead supplier contract reviews and renewals, including tender processes.
5. Prepare monthly management accounts reports, including variance reports.
6. Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
7. Provide project management support.
8. Ensure compliance with statutory returns (e.g., Companies House, Charity Commission).
9. Promote GDPR compliance and cyber security within the department.
10. Line management and staff training.
11. Support and mentor staff.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, or ACCA).
• At least 3 years' experience in a finance function within a large, diverse organisation.
• Experience in management accounts, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of ISO systems or other quality management systems.

Desirable:

• Experience with grant funding, including grant claims and applications.
• Experience in managing and mentoring staff.

Benefits:

• Starting on 23 days annual leave pro rata plus 12 statutory days.
• Annual incremental pay increases.
• Auto-enrolment pension with employer contribution of 4% and employee contribution of 5%.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Commitment to staff development through training and learning opportunities.
• Staff recognition and reward incentives.
• Agile working benefits, including working from home and flexi-time policy.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

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