Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for an opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and drive business performance within a large, complex organisation?
We are partnering with a well-established and nationally recognised organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner into their Glasgow-based finance team. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to work closely with operational and senior leadership teams, providing financial insight, strategic support, and robust commercial challenge.
The Role
Reporting to a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to key business areas, helping leaders understand financial performance, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions.
Responsibilities will include:
Partnering with senior budget holders to provide financial analysis, insight, and strategic guidance.
Delivering monthly management reporting, forecasts, and variance analysis.
Supporting the budgeting and business planning process.
Preparing and reviewing accruals, journals, transfers, and financial adjustments.
Producing business case evaluations and investment appraisals.
Identifying risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements across the cost base.
Supporting strong financial governance and compliance across designated business areas.
Translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
Driving continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.
About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
Part Qualified ACCA or CIMA qualification, or active progression towards qualification.
Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, or similar commercial finance role.
Strong management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting experience.
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, and risk management.
Ability to interpret financial information and present meaningful commercial recommendations.
Desirable experience includes:
Experience working within a large, complex organisation.
Exposure to Oracle or similar ERP systems.
Project appraisal, investment analysis, or business case preparation experience.
Degree qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
What's on Offer?
Salary up to £43,000
Hybrid working model
Modern office location in Central Glasgow
Generous pension scheme
Excellent annual leave entitlement
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Opportunity to influence key operational and strategic decisions
If you're looking for a role where you can combine strong technical finance skills with genuine commercial partnering and stakeholder engagement, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £43000.00 per year