Finance Business Partner (LinkLiving)

Link Group Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Edinburgh is looking for a Finance Business Partner to support services that change lives. This role focuses on accurate reporting and clear communication of financial information. The ideal candidate will produce budgets and reports while fostering confidence among non-finance colleagues. A hybrid working model is offered along with employee benefits, creating a supportive and values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Enjoys the detail; takes pride in accurate reporting.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to colleagues who aren’t finance specialists.

Responsibilities

• Produce accounts, budgets, forecasts and reports.
• Work with budget holders to keep reporting accurate.
• Help colleagues understand and use financial information confidently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Job description

Overview

Finance Business Partner (LinkLiving)

Permanent • Salary: £46,560.00 to £58,254.00 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) plus 5.38% Market Rate Allowance • This post is based at Link’s Edinburgh office. Hybrid working is available. Hours of Work: 35 per week, Monday to Friday

The Role

Make a difference with numbers that matter!

At Link, our Finance team is about more than spreadsheets – it’s about making sure every pound is used where it matters most. As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting services that change lives, from building affordable homes to tackling social isolation.

This role will support LinkLiving – our charity that delivers life-changing services for people affected by trauma, mental health challenges and social isolation.

You will work together with LinkLiving colleagues, building and enhancing working relationships to foster trust and understanding, and support them to increase confidence, independence and brighter futures.

This is a practical, delivery-focused role. You’ll work directly with managers and budget holders to keep reporting accurate, advice accessible, and compliance strong.

You’ll be producing accounts, budgets, forecasts and reports, preparing financial information for Boards, supporting audit; and contributing to funding bids. Along the way, you’ll also help colleagues understand and use financial information with confidence. We’re looking for someone who enjoys the detail, takes pride in accurate reporting, and can communicate clearly with colleagues who aren’t finance specialists.

If you want to apply your expertise in a supportive, values-driven organisation where your work directly benefits communities across Scotland, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do (Responsibilities)

• Work with LinkLiving and budget holders to keep reporting accurate, provide clear financial information for decision‑making and support audit processes.


• Produce accounts, budgets, forecasts and reports; prepare financial information for Boards; contribute to funding bids.


• Help colleagues understand and use financial information with confidence; communicate clearly with non‑finance colleagues.

What you’ll bring (Requirements/Qualifications)

• Enjoys the detail; takes pride in accurate reporting.


• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to colleagues who aren’t finance specialists.

Benefits and Working Environment

In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - https://www.linkhousing.org.uk/what-we-do/work-for-us/

You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers\' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.

This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure.

Eligibility and Application Timetable

Closing Date: midnight on Monday 13 October 2025

Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Tuesday 21 October 2025 at Link’s Edinburgh office

How to Apply

Please complete the online application or submit your CV along with a covering letter to [e-mail], quoting the vacancy job title.

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