Senior Finance Business Partner

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scottish charity is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to oversee financial records and reporting. The role includes management of accounts and staff, requiring a professional accounting qualification and strong financial controls. This position offers full-time hours, hybrid working options, and a competitive salary of £53,805, rising to £56,637 after probation. Applications close on 15th August 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health and wellness support

Tech and cycle schemes

Compassionate leave

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification or in progress.
• Experience developing and managing staff performance.
• Full UK Driver's License and access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Manage quarterly management accounts process.
• Prepare lender covenant calculations and reports.
• Liaise with external auditors for annual accounts.
• Maintain monthly ledger control reconciliations.
• Deliver quarterly VAT returns.
• Support budget holders in budget management.
• Improve finance processes efficiency.
• Manage and motivate a small team.
• Produce benchmarking data on financial performance.

Skills

Financial control

Management accounts reporting

Staff performance management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Overview

Various office locations throughout Scotland

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

Full salary & employment details

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

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 34.5 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: The salary for this post is £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

About the 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.

Qualifications

• It is essential the postholder has a Professional accounting qualification or is 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.
• Desirable: 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

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 details

Closing Date: Friday 15th August at 12pm

For full details, please download the job description from our website.

For assistance, call our head office or email us. Please note, we do not accept CVs.