Senior Finance Business Partner

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy firm in Scotland is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join a growing finance team. This full-time role involves leading financial analysis, preparing IFRS financial statements, and providing strategic business support. Candidates should be ACA, ACCA qualified with strong IFRS knowledge and experience in audit. The position offers a hybrid work model with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years post-qualified experience.
• Experience in audit or financial reporting is preferred.
• Background in manufacturing or listed environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly analysis of actuals for FP&A.
• Prepare and consolidate IFRS financial statements.
• Support budgeting and financial modelling activities.
• Provide strategic financial insights to operations management.
• Prepare audit-ready working papers.

Skills

Strong IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Education

ICAS, ACCA, or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Dynamics

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner

North Lanarkshire (Hybrid – two days in the office)

Full-time | Permanent

Salary c£65k

Are you a technically strong and commercially minded accountant looking to make a strategic impact?

We’re working exclusively on a confidential opportunity for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic and growing finance team. This is a high-impact role that blends technical accounting, FP&A, and strategic business support.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead monthly analysis of actuals by legal entity to support FP&A and operational decision-making.
• Prepare and consolidate IFRS financial statements across multiple global entities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling activities.
• Partner with operations management to provide strategic financial insights.
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations, foreign currency translations, and group-level adjustments.
• Prepare audit-ready working papers and liaise with external auditors.
• Draft technical accounting memos for complex transactions (e.g., leases, revenue, share-based payments).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and reporting processes.

What We’re Looking For:

• ICAS, ACCA, or equivalent qualification with 3–5 years post-qualified experience.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and experience in group consolidations.
• Background in audit or financial reporting (Big 4 or mid-tier preferred).
• Confident working with ERP systems (e.g., MS Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or listed environments is a plus.
• A proactive, analytical thinker with excellent communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and wants to play a key role in shaping financial strategy.

Apply now or contact Jim Rankine for a confidential chat.