Finance Business Partner

Confidential; Stirling; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a leading charity in Scotland, seeks a Finance Business Partner on an initial 6-month contract with potential extension. You will work with the Head of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, restricted funds, and financial modelling, providing timely insights and driving value.

The role is primarily remote with some travel, 35 hours per week, and a salary of £47,000 - £51,000 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and management accounting.
• Experience in financial modelling and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Excel and specialist financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist across budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare and consolidate forecasts and budgets.
• Support monthly management accounts preparation.
• Set up and monitor restricted funds.
• Develop financial reports, data analysis and KPIs.
• Communicate financial insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management accounting

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Not-for-profit experience

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

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 & processes
• Manage 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 strong budgeting, forecasting & management accounting experience
• 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
• Bring demonstrable negotiation & conflict resolution skills
• 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