Finance Business Partner

Three Bridges Recruitment; Stirling; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

Sick pay & life assurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Three Bridges Recruitment is recruiting a Finance Business Partner for a leading Scottish charity on an initial 6-month contract. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, restricted funds and financial modelling within the finance team.

The position offers predominantly remote working with occasional travel, a 35-hour week, and a salary of £47,000–£51,000 pro rata. It is a values‑driven organisation capable of making an early impact on meaningful finance projects.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with an ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft applications is essential.
• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate forecasts and budgets.
• Support monthly management accounts production with the Head of Finance.
• Set up and monitor the charity’s restricted funds.
• Develop financial reports, data analysis and KPIs for decision making.
• Provide financial insight to improve processes and controls.
• Develop costing and other financial models and scenarios.
• Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems and reporting.
• Manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Financial systems

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are working with a leading Scottish charity to recruit a Finance Business Partner for an initial 6-month contract with the possibility of extension. This is a key role within the Finance team, supporting a values-driven organisation dedicated to empowering people across Scotland to live meaningful & fulfilling lives.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role across several finance projects, with a particular focus on budgeting & forecasting, management accounts, restricted funds, reporting & financial modelling. This is a hands‑on role requiring someone who can quickly understand what is needed, take ownership of their work & add value from the outset.

Why work here?

• Salary of £47,000 – £51,000 pro rata
• Initial 6-month contract with the possibility of extension
• Be part of a respected Scottish charity with a strong sense of purpose & clear values
• Enjoy flexibility & work‑life balance – primarily remote working, with travel a few times per month
• Excellent benefits - over 32 days annual leave, up to 9% employer pension contribution, enhanced sick pay & life assurance
• 35 hours per week
• Join a collaborative finance team committed to innovation, accuracy, & adding value
• Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful finance projects & make an impact quickly

Job

As Finance Business Partner, you will:

• Work closely with the Head of Finance across a range of key finance activities & projects
• Prepare & consolidate forecasts & budgets
• Support the production of monthly management accounts alongside the Head of Finance
• Set up & monitor the charity’s restricted funds
• Interpret business reporting needs & develop financial reports, data analysis & operational KPIs
• Provide financial insight to help ensure finance processes & outputs are understood, followed & responsive to the needs of the organisation
• Develop & maintain costing & other financial models
• Work with all colleagues to understand requirements & communicate information clearly
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting & processesManage competing priorities & deliver accurate work within tight deadlines

You

As Finance Business Partner, you will:

• Bring strong technical & analytical skills with a proactive, collaborative approach
• Have experience developed in a similar or equivalent finance role
• Have experience of systems optimisation & improving financial processes
• Have practical experience applying accounting regulations
• Be proficient in specialist financial systems & Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
• Have experience working within a large or complex organisation
• Be able to interpret complex financial information & communicate it in a clearly
• Be highly motivated, adaptable & comfortable managing competing deadlines
• Have strong interpersonal skills, with confidence to work with all stakeholders
• Ideally have experience within the not-for-profit sector, although this is not essential
• Be available to start as soon as possible & within four weeks

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” & “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience & ensure that this opportunity is the right fit for you.