Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting a long-standing client to appoint an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner.

Role Overview:

A commercially focused Senior Finance Business Partner is required for a 12-month contract to support a key client based on the outskirts of Glasgow. The role is fully onsite and will partner closely with operational and commercial leaders to drive performance, improve financial insight, and support strategic decision-making. The position also includes mentoring and developing part-qualified accountants, strengthening capability within the finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering - Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing challenge, insight, and commercial guidance
Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead the budget cycle, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario planning
Performance Analysis - Deliver clear analysis of KPIs, variances, cost drivers, and operational performance
Commercial Insight - Support pricing, margin analysis, investment appraisals, and business case development
Month-End Support - Collaborate with the reporting team to ensure accurate month-end outputs
Cost Management - Identify efficiency opportunities and support cost reduction initiatives
Strategic Projects - Contribute to process improvement, systems development, and operational change programmes
Stakeholder Communication - Present financial insights to senior leadership in a clear, commercial manner
Mentoring & Development - Provide coaching, guidance, and technical support to part-qualified accountants, helping build capability and confidence within the team

Candidate Profile:

Fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ICAS) or QBE with strong commercial finance experience
Proven track record in business partnering within a complex or operational environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and influence decisions
Confident communicator with the ability to challenge constructively
Experience mentoring or developing junior/part-qualified finance staff
Comfortable working fully onsite and engaging directly with operational teams

Contract & Working Pattern:

12-month fixed term contract
Fully onsite (outskirts of Glasgow)
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 depending on experience

For more information on this role, please contact Derek Lauder at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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