Finance Business Partner

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment partner is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing finance team in Glasgow. The role involves supporting decision-making through financial analysis and working closely with operational and commercial teams. Ideal candidates are part-qualified accountants with strong Excel and management accounting skills. This position offers excellent growth opportunities and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Part-Qualified, Finalist, or Newly Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent).
• Strong commercial awareness and communication with non-finance stakeholders.
• Proven experience in management accounting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Business partnering with operational and commercial teams.
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Delivering meaningful financial reporting for decision-making.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excel skills

Management accounting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Education

Part-Qualified, Finalist, or Newly Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Anderson Knight Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with one of our key clients, a global manufacturing business, to recruit aFinance Business Partner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance team within a well-established, international organisation that offers real scope for career development and progression.

As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making through the delivery of insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to drive efficiencies, challenge assumptions, and provide meaningful financial insight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business partnering with operational and commercial teams to support strategic objectives
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Delivering meaningful financial reporting to aid decision-making
• Providing financial input into commercial discussions and investment appraisals
• Identifying areas for process improvement and supporting implementation
• Ensuring financial data is robust, accurate, and delivered on time
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes

Candidate Requirements:

• Part-Qualified, Finalist, or Newly Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders
• Proven experience in management accounting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with financial systems
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to challenge and add value
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment is desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer:

This role offers excellent development and growth opportunities within a global organisation. You’ll benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to truly influence business performance in a commercial finance role.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply using the link below.