Finance Business Partner

UK Environmental Law Association; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Food Standards Scotland as a Finance Business Partner and leverage your financial expertise to influence decision-making and ensure efficient use of public funds. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public service while enhancing your financial acumen within the Management Accounting Team.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and business processes.
• Understanding of public finance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Shape financial reporting in complex fiscal environment.
• Provide expert advice on finance and procurement.
• Support organization's budget management.

Skills

Financial expertise

Decision-making influence

Procurement knowledge

Job description

Are you ready to drive change where it matters most by using your financial expertise to influence decision-making and safeguard public money?

As a Finance Business Partner in the Finance and Procurement Branch at Food Standards Scotland (FSS), you will help shape financial reporting in an increasingly complex fiscal environment. You will work closely with FSS branches to provide expert advice on finance and procurement, supporting vital purchasing decisions and ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and transparently.

You will develop a broad understanding of FSS’s financial and business processes and gain valuable insight into the Scottish Public Finance Manual. As part of the Management Accounting Team, you will contribute to managing the organisation’s budget, supporting the delivery of its statutory obligations and strategic priorities. This is an opportunity to deepen your financial acumen, contribute to public service, and build a career with lasting impact.