Finance Business Partner
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh / Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £350-£400/day (Inside IR35). This role will be based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh however there will be some expectation of travel between sights as and when required.
Responsibilities:
– To assist the Head of Finance in providing strategic management of the organisation’s corporate financial and physical resources to support the delivery of the organisation’s Corporate Plan.
– Take ownership of key business partnering responsibilities, including budget holder engagement and elements of monthly and annual reporting.
– Help balance workloads across the team, reduce single points of failure, and create necessary capacity and resilience for the finance team whilst we go through the process of recruiting to this role on a permanent basis.
Essential Skills:
– Hold a recognised accountancy qualification (CIPFA, ICAS, other CCAB, CIMA or equivalent).
– Demonstrable experience of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring and variance analysis in a complex organisation.
– Experience of producing high‑quality financial reports, including scenario planning and long‑term financial modelling.
– Strong oral and written communication skills, to provide clear advice to all levels of staff.
– Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively across the organisation.
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and financial management systems, including advanced Excel skills.
– Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and sound judgement, demonstrating high professional and ethical standards.
– Ability to manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
Desirable Skills:
– Experience working within the public sector.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
– To assist the Head of Finance in providing strategic management of the organisation’s corporate financial and physical resources to support the delivery of the organisation’s Corporate Plan.
– Take ownership of key business partnering responsibilities, including budget holder engagement and elements of monthly and annual reporting.
– Help balance workloads across the team, reduce single points of failure, and create necessary capacity and resilience for the finance team whilst we go through the process of recruiting to this role on a permanent basis.
Essential Skills:
– Hold a recognised accountancy qualification (CIPFA, ICAS, other CCAB, CIMA or equivalent).
– Demonstrable experience of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring and variance analysis in a complex organisation.
– Experience of producing high‑quality financial reports, including scenario planning and long‑term financial modelling.
– Strong oral and written communication skills, to provide clear advice to all levels of staff.
– Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively across the organisation.
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and financial management systems, including advanced Excel skills.
– Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and sound judgement, demonstrating high professional and ethical standards.
– Ability to manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
Desirable Skills:
– Experience working within the public sector.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
