Financial Business Partner

Escape; Perth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Perth is looking for an experienced Financial Business Partner to provide financial insight to senior stakeholders. This role involves managing statutory accounts, taxation, and treasury functions, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and internal controls. Candidates should have prior experience in related environments and strong knowledge of IFRS. The position offers a competitive salary, a guaranteed bonus scheme, and an opportunity for ACCA/CIMA study support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

ACCA/CIMA study support

Attractive working hours

Guaranteed annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Death in service cover

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Part qualified, QBE and fully qualified accountants will be considered.
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/FRS 101 statutory accounts preparation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders providing analysis and insight.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts.
• Lead preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate audits.

Skills

Statutory accounts preparation

Knowledge of UK taxation rules

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Part qualified or fully qualified accountants

Tools

ERP and reporting systems

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Business Partner to join a well-established manufacturing business in Perth. This is a varied and high-profile role, combining financial business partnering with responsibility for statutory accounts, taxation, treasury, and internal controls. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, site management teams, and the Board, providing financial insight that drives performance, while ensuring compliance with IFRS, UK legislation, HMRC requirements, and Group reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing analysis and insight to support decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS (and FRS 101), coordinating external audits and liaising with auditors.
• Manage corporate tax packs, liaise with external advisors on CT600 filings, and ensure VAT and payroll-related returns are submitted on time.
• Oversee treasury activities and support the delivery of accurate cashflow reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls (RACM framework) and promote best practice across the business.
• Provide training and guidance to the finance team on new and revised financial reporting standards. Act as point of contact in team in Head of Finance absence.

About You

• Part qualified, QBE and fully qualified accountants will be considered.
• Previous experience in a similar and varied role, ideally in a growing SME, Group environment in a related manufacturing, engineering &/or supply chain company.
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts preparation under IFRS/FRS101, with exposure to UK taxation rules.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Commercially aware with the ability to influence, challenge, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong systems knowledge, advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP and reporting systems.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience and qualification status.
• Opportunity to obtain ACCA/CIMA study support where applicable.
• Attractive working hours with a lunchtime finish on a Friday.
• Guaranteed annual bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance and company pension scheme.
• Death in service and critical illness cover.
• Opportunity to gain exposure across statutory, tax, treasury and commercial finance within a Group environment.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment where finance is valued as a business partner.
• At the heart of the business is a culture that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with supportive leadership committed to helping employees thrive.