Finance Business Partner

Wilkinson & Associates is delighted to be partnering with a large, purpose-led organisation undergoing significant transformation to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to move into a highly visible business partnering role within a complex and evolving organisation. Based in Edinburgh or Central Scotland with a flexible hybrid working model, you will work closely with senior operational stakeholders, providing financial insight, challenge and support to help drive performance and strategic decision making.

The organisation is investing heavily in systems, processes and organisational development, creating a dynamic environment where finance is becoming increasingly embedded within operational decision making.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to play a key part in supporting operational leaders through a period of significant change and transformation. You will act as a trusted finance partner, helping stakeholders understand financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement and make informed commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across a designated business area
• Provide financial analysis, insight and challenge to support decision making
• Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes
• Identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement
• Translate financial information into meaningful commercial recommendations
• Contribute to change and transformation initiatives across the wider organisation
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across finance and operational teams

About You

• Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Commercially curious with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Comfortable operating in a changing environment

Previous experience in a business partnering, commercial finance or finance management role would be advantageous, although attitude, adaptability and transferable skills are equally important.

Sector experience is not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate strong relationship-building skills, commercial awareness and the ability to engage effectively with non-financial stakeholders.

Package Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to join a large, evolving organisation during an exciting period of transformation

Why Apply?

• Play a highly visible role supporting strategic decision making
• Gain exposure to senior stakeholders across a complex organisation
• Contribute to significant change and transformation initiatives
• Join an organisation committed to investment, improvement and long-term growth

To learn more or apply, please contact Andrea Green for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we'll be in touch.