Senior Finance Partner & Strategic Advisor

Ceto Talent; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner for a major organisation in Glasgow/Edinburgh. The role involves providing strategic financial guidance, facilitating budget management, and influencing senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities include consolidating financial forecasts, identifying risks, and advising on financial guidelines. Applicants should have extensive experience in finance partnering, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree. The position offers a day rate of £435 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Potential contract extension

Hybrid working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive Finance Business Partner experience in a complex organisational environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to provide insights and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Significant experience in budgeting and forecasting within complex financial landscapes.
• Proven track record of building relationships, coaching and influencing senior budget holders.
• Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant accounting body (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW) or equivalent experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, critically review and provide technical advice on financial results and forecasts.
• Identify and monitor risks, opportunities and efficiencies to minimise financial impact.
• Provide robust professional recommendations and financial guidance on accounting guidelines.
• Develop, understand and influence cost and income drivers to deliver the yearly business plan.
• Coach and challenge senior budget holders in understanding period results and forecasts.
• Drive and deliver key KPIs, highlighting significant issues to aid decision-making.

Skills

Finance Business Partner experience

Analytical skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Decision-making skills

Technical financial knowledge

Education

Degree in accounting, finance, or business management

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner for a major organisation in Glasgow/Edinburgh. The role involves providing strategic financial guidance, facilitating budget management, and influencing senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities include consolidating financial forecasts, identifying risks, and advising on financial guidelines. Applicants should have extensive experience in finance partnering, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree. The position offers a day rate of £435 and a hybrid working model.