Are you an experienced finance professional who wants to be part of an exciting organisation that makes a positive difference to people's lives? If so, then we have the perfect role for you!
We're looking for two experienced and enthusiastic individuals to join our Finance Team as Finance Business Partners on a full-time, permanent basis
These roles can be based in our Glasgow, Dundee or Aberdeen office or part of our hybrid working model whereby some of your time is based at home and some in our Glasgow, Dundee or Aberdeen office, so we will need you to live within a reasonable commute of one of these offices.
The Role
Reporting to our Finance Business Partner Lead, you'll be responsible for the provision of accounting and analysis to budget holders across our organisation. You'll take the lead for a defined portfolio of business areas in budget setting, forecasting, business reporting and accounting advice.
You'll provide financial support, advice and guidance to operational and/or business support budget holders, and other functional colleagues as required. part of your role will also include providing support to find solutions to funding issues, manage deficits and new work/contracts.
Please see our role profile for a full list of responsibilities
What we need you to bring: -
1. ATT qualified or, equivalent professional accounting qualification or minimum of 5 years relevant experience
2. A minimum of 5 years' experience of working in a varied finance role in a complex organisation
3. Working experience in accounting and reporting with prior management accounting experience
4. Demonstrable experience and understanding of UK accounting & financial legislation and best practice in the UK
5. Experience of managing budgets for a wide range of projects
6. Demonstrable experience of leading on the preparation of budgets and forecast/projections and monthly reporting processes
7. Advanced knowledge and expertise in the use of Excel, including pivot tables, lookups and formulas
8. Experience of developing financial processes and controls
9. The ability to analyse and interpret statistical data
10. Knowledge and experience of producing financial reporting and being able to analyse information
11. A proactive solution focused approach to problem solving
12. Experience of relationship management with internal and external customers
13. The ability to produce high quality, accurate work to strict and tight deadlines
14. Proven experience of office related computer packages (word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.)
15. Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership skills with a coaching and mentoring approach.
It would be great if you also have: -
16. Knowledge of FRS and Charities SORP accounting
17. Skilled in the development and maintenance of financial controls, policies and procedures
There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses will be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).