Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsEdinburgh Based - Permanent OpportunityExcellent Role within a Progressive OrganisationAbout Our ClientOur retained client are a long established professional body based in the city centre of Edinburgh. They have an overarching objective of leading excellence, and strive to excel and to be a world-class professional body, understanding and serving the needs of their members and the public.Job DescriptionThe Finance Business Partner will be responsible for the below:All financial reporting, financial controls, finance processes and business partnering responsibilitiesOwn the monthly accounting process, ensuring completion in line with agreed timetableOwn the on-going forecasting, annual budgeting and the business planning processes, completing to the highest standardTimely detailed monthly reporting to the Budget Holders, Senior Leadership Team, Finance Subcommittee, Board and Council, with detailed variance analysis to ensure that they have sight of actuals against budget and forecastMonitor and, where appropriate, propose enhancements for finance control framework to ensure accuracy and robustness of financial informationWorking with and supporting the Head of Finance Transformation and Executive Director of Finance and Operations, and being responsible for understanding and providing challenge to the financesBuilding strong, supportive relationships with Budget Holders, embedding the business partnering function, holding monthly financial reviews and providing them with support and challenge for budgeting, forecasting and financial planningPreparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliationsContributing to cash management and forecastingProviding key financial support to internal and external audits, ensuring compliance is maintained at all times.Helping to review, improve and drive processes and reporting forward, working closely with the Budget Holders and the Head of Finance Transformation to implement improvements, documenting as appropriate.Playing a key role in driving the programme of efficiencies and best value for membersImproving project reportingSupport the year end accounting process and reportingSupport quarterly VAT and annual corporation tax preparationThe Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate will be a qualified accountant and will also meet the criteria below:3 or more years of post-qualification experience in a role such as Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Finance Analyst or similar roleExperience of business partneringExperience of implementing and maintaining good financial controlsExperience of effective management of month-end processesAbility to understand and present data to convey clear and concise financial messages.Desire to champion high performance, challenge the status quo, actively seek out improvement and efficienciesExcellent analytical skillsThe ability to explain complex financial data to non-finance individualsProblem solving skills and the ability to think creativelyThe confidence to justify and implement changeStrong communication and presentation skillsPrior experience of financial system change or implementationWhat's on OfferOur retained client has a great range of benefits on offer including but not limited to:25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years' serviceNine public holidaysEmployee Assistance Programme (offering confidential counselling and information services)Childcare voucher schemeFree life assurance schemeBike-to-work schemeGenerous sick pay scheme35-hour week - standard operating hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmContributory group personal pension plan with generous employer contributionsFinancial assistance towards relevant studies (criteria apply)Employee discount schemeContactMegan YoungQuote job refJN-052023-6035253Phone number+44 141 331 4445Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorFinance ManagerSectorBusiness ServicesLocationEdinburghContract typePermanentConsultant nameMegan YoungConsultant phone+44 141 331 4445Job referenceJN-052023-6035253
