Finance Business Partner

James Fisher and Sons plc; Paisley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc in Scotland Hybrid

Finance Business Partner role delivering forecasting, reporting and insights to support strategic decisions. You will partner with Product Line Heads and operations, drive improvements and ensure robust financial controls across multi-site activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with IFRS/GAAP and statutory compliance knowledge.
• Proven Finance Business Partner experience supporting operations and leadership.
• Experience with ERP implementations from design to go-live.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Line Heads and operations to drive forecast, reporting and month-end activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial discipline across sites.
• Prepare MI, KPI reporting and financial insights for decision-making.
• Lead process improvements, controls and efficiency in finance operations.
• Provide Finance SME support for ERP programmes and migration activities.
• Contribute to R2R, O2C and P2P process design and compliance.
• Lead data quality, validation and UAT for ERP implementations.
• Engage stakeholders and support change management during transformation.

Skills

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Qualified accountant

Finance business partnering

ERP implementation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Inchinnan, Glasgow – Hybrid

Full-time, Permanent

Please note that this role requires security checks.

About the Role

A commercially focused Finance Business Partner, combining strong financial acumen with a passion for continuous improvement, business change and operational excellence. Partnering closely with Product Line Heads and operational teams, this position drives financial performance, enhances forecasting and reporting quality, and delivers meaningful insights that support strategic decision. Alongside core finance responsibilities, this role will be the key connect between the Finance function and the transformation team delivering the new ERP implementation. This role will help design, standardise and embed efficient, future ready processes and systems. A curious, detail-oriented and results-driven problem solver, they challenge established ways of working, collaborate across functions and champion innovative solutions that deliver greater efficiency, stronger financial discipline and long-term value for the business.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partner with Defence Product Line teams to deliver forecasting, reporting, revenue recognition and month-end activities, while driving continuous improvement.
• Support financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, improving forecast accuracy, reporting standards and financial discipline.
• Prepare management information, KPI reporting and financial insights to support business and leadership decision-making.
• Drive finance process improvements that enhance efficiency, controls and commercial performance.
• Provide Finance SME support for transformation and ERP projects, working with cross-functional teams to standardise processes and embed best practice.
• Support ERP process design across R2R, O2C and P2P, ensuring alignment with finance requirements, controls and compliance standards.
• Lead Finance data quality, migration and UAT activities, ensuring successful system implementation and adoption.
• Act as a key stakeholder in system and process design, improving cost accuracy, resource planning, operational performance and financial insight.
• Support change management, training and stakeholder engagement to drive collaboration and successful transformation outcomes.
• Some regular travel to Aberdeen will be required alongside occasional international travel.

What we’re looking for:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) with a strong understanding of IFRS/GAAP standards and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering role, providing insight, challenge and support to operational stakeholders.
• Experience supporting ERP implementation programmes, from process design and configuration through to testing, deployment and go-live.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex financial processes, implement effective controls and resolve data and system issues.
• Experience operating within multi-site, international organisations, with exposure to diverse regulatory and compliance environments.
• Ability to translate business and finance requirements into effective system, process and data solutions that support operational and strategic objectives.

Why join us?

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.

To support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner with Vercida. You can learn more about our approach by visiting our company page.