Finance Business Partner - Trainee

Scott Timber Ltd; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday pro-rata

Pension Scheme/ Salary Sacrifice

Cycle to work scheme

Personal growth and development

Job summary

BSW Group is hiring a Finance Business Partner – Trainee at our Dunfermline head office. You’ll join our Finance Shared Services function to develop commercial and financial skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

You'll learn from senior partners while supporting financial insight, analysis and reporting to aid decision-making and performance. A proactive learner with strong attention to detail will thrive.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA.
• Solid understanding of basic financial principles, including statements, budgeting and KPIs.
• Experience with Excel and financial systems; SAP exposure is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily, weekly and monthly management reports with accurate data.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and strategic initiatives under guidance.
• Help develop financial models, forecasts, and cost centre analyses.
• Translate financial data into clear information for non-financial stakeholders.
• Contribute to development of system-based reporting and data processes.
• Stay updated on financial processes, market trends and regulations.

Skills

Accounting qualification in progress

Excel proficiency

SAP exposure

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title:Finance Business Partner - Trainee

Reporting To:Business Controller

Hours of Work:40 hours per week

About the Role

We’re bringing our finance teams together in one central head office, creating a shared finance function for the future – a single hub for stronger financial thinking.

We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic, and proactive Finance Business Partner – Trainee to join our Finance Shared Services Function at our Head Office in Dunfermline. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop commercial and financial skills within a supportive, fast-paced environment.

As a Finance Business Partner – Trainee, you will work closely with experienced Finance Business Partners and leadership teams, supporting the delivery of financial insight, analysis, and reporting to aid decision-making and business performance. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of financial activities while building the foundations needed to become a trusted finance partner.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is detail-focused, eager to learn, and passionate about building a career in finance within a highly visible and collaborative function.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly management reports, providing accurate financial data and analysis to support performance tracking.
• Support business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives under the guidance of senior finance team members.
• Help develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and reports for tasks such as cost centre reviews, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Support the translation of financial data into clear, meaningful information for non-financial stakeholders.
• Assist with the development and improvement of system-based reporting, controls, and data processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of financial processes, market trends, and relevant regulations, supporting informed business decisions.

What We’re Looking For

• Studying towards (or planning to study towards) a professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• A good understanding of basic financial principles, including financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and KPIs.
• Experience using Excel and financial systems; exposure to SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward thinking, supportive team where your contributions make a real impact. You’ll work in a professional and fast-moving environment with opportunities to develop your Finance knowledge and skills.

Who we are:

BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to saw milling and pallets.

We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.

BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.

With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.

What you will receive in return:

• 31 days holiday pro-rata
• Pension Scheme/ Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to work scheme
• Personal growth and development opportunities