Senior Finance Business Partner

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Thurso; Hybrid; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Senior Finance Business Partner to manage financial records and produce timely reports. Responsibilities include preparing accounts, managing budgets, and liaising with auditors. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and experience in the housing sector is desirable. This full-time role offers flexible and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellness support

Tech and cycle schemes

Compassionate leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effectiveness in financial control and management accounts reporting.
• Experience in building relationships across departments and sites.
• Full UK Driver's License with access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce quarterly management accounts.
• Prepare lender covenant calculations.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage annual statutory accounts.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification

Staff performance management

Communication across departments

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Overview

Various office locations throughout Scotland

Closing date for applications: Friday 15th August 2025, 12:00

Role and Location

Location: Edinburgh / Bellshill / Inverness / Irvine or Thurso (with Hybrid Working)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 34.5 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: £53,805 per annum, rising to £56,637 on successful completion of 6-month probationary period.

Salary Note: All salaries at Cairn are under a standard benchmarking review and could be subject to change in April 2026

Job Type

Full Time

Role

Cairn is seeking a dedicated Senior Finance Business Partner to be responsible for maintaining financial and accounting records to meet legislative requirements and producing timely and accurate reports for budget holders, Executive Team and Board.

Responsibilities

• Management and production of the quarterly management accounts process.
• Preparation of lender covenant calculations and reporting to lenders to satisfy the requirements of loan agreements.
• Main liaison for external auditors and lead in the production of the annual statutory accounts.
• Manage and maintain monthly ledger control reconciliations.
• Deliver quarterly VAT returns in line with current HMRC guidelines.
• Provision of advice and support to budget holders on budget management.
• Improve efficiencies in finance processes across the organisation.
• Management, development and motivation of a small team in line with departmental goals.
• Lead in the production of benchmarking data on financial performance.

Requirements

• It is essential the postholder has a Professional accounting qualification or working towards a professional accounting qualification and can demonstrate effectiveness of financial control and management accounts reporting.
• Experience developing and managing staff performance and experience in building relationships across departments and sites to improve communication and understanding.
• It is desirable that the successful candidate has experience of the housing sector and/or familiarity with specific housing management information systems.
• A full UK Driver's License with access to a car and a Basic Disclosure are required for this role.

Employee Benefits

Why Cairn is the Best Place to Work

Join Cairn and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, health and wellness support, tech and cycle schemes, compassionate leave, and more!

Cairn is passionate about creating equal opportunities for everyone and warmly invites applications from all community members.

A registered Scottish Charity.

Application Note

Closing Date: Friday 15th August at 12pm

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Please note, we do not accept CVs.