Three Bridges Recruitment are supporting an Edinburgh based charity with the recruitment of a Finance Business Partner. This is a key role working closely with senior operational leaders, where your financial insight and partnership approach will genuinely influence how services are planned and delivered.
This role is well suited to a qualified accountant who enjoys working with people, shaping decisions, and bringing clarity to busy operational environments. You’ll play a key part in how services run day-to-day and ensure financial understanding sits at the heart of decision-making across Scotland.
Why this role?
* Be a trusted advisor to Directors and Heads of Service
* Influence service planning, budgeting and strategic decisions
* Join a person-centred organisation with a supportive, collaborative culture
* Hybrid working environment with flexible start & finish times
* Salary of £63,000 plus a car allowance (£5,000)
* Choice of Part-Time or Full-Time
* Permanent role, with the option of a 3-month contract for year-end support
* 28 days holiday, pension and access to a Blue Light Card
* Opportunity to support improvement and stability during a period of organisational change
Job
As Finance Business Partner, your work will include:
* Getting a clear understanding of your designated service area and supporting its strategic direction
* Working with Directors and Heads of Service to provide timely financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
* Leading the internal reporting process for your area, including actuals, forecasts and budgets
* Acting as the key link between operational teams and the central Finance function
* Contributing to business meetings, offering clear insight and helping keep decisions and timelines on track
* Working collaboratively with HR and Organisational Development Business Partners
* Supporting process improvement, communication and efficiency across the organisation
* Monitoring external financial developments and flagging their impact on service delivery
* Supporting funding applications and wider business activity when needed
* Preparing and presenting reports to senior groups, including Board Committees and the Corporate Management Team
You
As Finance Business Partner, you will bring:
* Fully Qualified Accountant
* Strong experience operating at this level, ideally with hands-on business partnering
* The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
* A collaborative, empathetic approach, with the ability to influence and support others
* A practical, adaptable mindset suited to a less structured environment
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* The confidence to “roll up your sleeves” when needed
* Happy to travel
At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are striving for brilliance and relatability. We want every applicant to have a positive experience and to feel confident this opportunity is right for them.
If this role sounds like a good fit, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.