Finance Business Partner (Scottish Forestry)
Job description
Scottish Forestry is the Scottish Government agency responsible for forestry policy, support, and regulation. With around two hundred forty colleagues across Scotland, we’re committed to supporting sustainable forestry and the people behind it.
We have an exciting opportunity for qualified Accountant to join the Finance team as a Finance Business Partner. This role within the team is aimed at strengthening our financial capabilities and will play an key role in the evolution of the wider Agency.
You will support the Director of Finance and Senior Finance Manager advising them on areas of concern and risk, provide leadership support and specialist expertise to the Agency’s Finance and Business Support Team and be responsible for driving improvements in the provision of services to stakeholders, reporting processes. In addition, you will be responsible for providing strategic financial guidance and analysis to drive business performance and contribute to the overall success of our organisation. As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with various departments to ensure alignment of financial goals, support decision-making processes, and enhance the financial acumen of stakeholders.
The Finance and Business Support (FBS) Team plays a key role in enabling the Agency to achieve its strategic objectives. The team is committed to continuous improvement and delivering a high-quality professional service across the organisation. The FBS are split into two areas Finance and Business Support. The Finance team which you will be part of is responsible for inputting invoices into the finance system, providing key financial information and guidance to the organisation, budget monitoring, procurement and finance systems. Due to the relatively small size of both areas, there is a collaborative approach with some crossover between roles, encouraging flexibility and shared learning.
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