Finance Business Partner

Cornerstone; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Scotland is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide accounting and analysis support across various budgets. Candidates must have an accounting qualification and at least 5 years of experience in finance roles. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model and requires strong interpersonal skills to support internal stakeholders. Apply now to be part of a meaningful organization!

Qualifications

• 5 years in a varied finance role in a complex organisation.
• Ability to manage budgets for multiple projects.
• Experience in producing financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead provision of accounting and analysis for budget holders.
• Assist with funding solutions and manage deficits.
• Provide financial support and advice to operational teams.

Skills

Qualified accounting professional (ATT or equivalent)

5+ years finance experience in a complex organisation

Management accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills

Relationship management skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced finance professional who wants to be part of an exciting organisation that makes a positive difference to people’s lives? We’re looking for two experienced and enthusiastic individuals to join our Finance Team as Finance Business Partners on a full-time, permanent basis. These roles can be based in our Glasgow, Dundee or Aberdeen office or part of our hybrid working model, with some time at home and some in one of the offices. You will need to live within a reasonable commute of one of these offices.

Role and responsibilities

• Reporting to our Finance Business Partner Lead, you’ll be responsible for the provision of accounting and analysis to budget holders across our organisation.
• You’ll take the lead for a defined portfolio of business areas in budget setting, forecasting, business reporting and accounting advice.
• You’ll provide financial support, advice and guidance to operational and/or business support budget holders, and other functional colleagues as required.
• Part of your role will include providing support to find solutions to funding issues, manage deficits and new work/contracts.
• Please see our role profile for a full list of responsibilities.

What we need you to bring

• ATT qualified or equivalent professional accounting qualification or minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in a varied finance role in a complex organisation
• Working experience in accounting and reporting with prior management accounting experience
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of UK accounting & financial legislation and best practice in the UK
• Experience of managing budgets for a wide range of projects
• Demonstrable experience of leading on the preparation of budgets and forecast/projections and monthly reporting processes
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in the use of Excel, including pivot tables, lookups and formulas
• Experience of developing financial processes and controls
• The ability to analyse and interpret statistical data
• Knowledge and experience of producing financial reporting and being able to analyse information
• A proactive solution focused approach to problem solving
• Experience of relationship management with internal and external customers
• The ability to produce high quality, accurate work to strict and tight deadlines
• Proven experience of office related computer packages (word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership skills with a coaching and mentoring approach

Desirable

• Knowledge of FRS 102 and Charities SORP accounting
• Skilled in the development and maintenance of financial controls, policies and procedures

Travel

There will be occasions that we’ll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses will be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

About us

Cornerstone is one of Scotland’s largest charities with 45 years’ experience providing great care and support for adults with various support needs across Scotland.

We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.

We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.

Our strategic aims

• To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs
• To be the best employer in social care in Scotland
• To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments

Do you have what it takes?

What are you waiting for? Apply today! We’d love to hear from you.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first-stage interview on Monday 27th October 2025. 2nd stage interviews will be held on Friday 7th November 2025.

Have any questions? Please contact Lynn Wallace, our Director of Finance at [e-mail]

The successful candidate will be subject to a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.