Finance Business Partner

2 months ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Change Recruitment Full time

Change Accountancy and Finance are working with a fast-growing Edinburgh business for the recruitment of a Finance Business Partner to join their team. This is a newly created opportunity to support with the increased workload. This is an opportunity suitable for a commercially focused accountant with a couple of years post qualified experience. The role has a blend of production of accounts as well as business partnering.


Please note: due to the business partnering nature of the role occasional travel around the UK is required.


Partnering with he site managers, responsibilities include:


  • Partner closely with various business units to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
  • Perform detailed financial analysis and deliver reports on business performance to key stakeholders.
  • Prepare, manage, and analyse budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support strategic and operational planning.
  • Leverage management accounting skills to track and report on cost centres, overheads, and profitability.
  • Conduct monthly management accounts preparation, including variance analysis, accruals, and prepayments.
  • Provide recommendations to optimise financial performance, focusing on cost control, revenue growth, and process efficiencies.
  • Act as a financial advisor to non-financial teams, explaining complex financial concepts in a clear and supportive way.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct variance analysis to ensure alignment with financial goals.
  • Lead financial planning cycles, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly reporting.
  • Conduct scenario analysis and financial risk assessments to support long-term business strategy.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements within finance and operational teams, driving efficiency.
  • Support ad hoc financial projects and present findings and recommendations to senior management.


Requirements for the role:


  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a couple of years post qualified experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Demonstrable experience in management accounting alongside financial analysis or business partnering roles.
  • Proven ability to communicate and influence effectively with non-financial stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in financial software, data analysis, and advanced Excel skills.
  • A proactive approach, with a passion for driving business performance through financial insight.

Salary banding offered up to £65'000 per annum, DOE plus benefits. Hybrid working week (3 days a week in the office).

  • Finance Business Partner

    7 months ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Accountancy Recruit Full time

    Accountancy Recruit is partnering a client in Edinburgh to appoint a Finance Business Partner. This is a very exciting time to join a growing business that is at the forefront of their field. The business is expected to develop very quickly therefore there is opportunity to take on more responsibility as the business evolves. The role would suit a Commercial...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Meraki Full time

    Meraki Talent Ltd are delighted to be exclusively engaged on the role of permanent Finance Business Partner for a company based in West Lothian. The role is offering a salary up to £45,000 - £50,000 per annum with additional benefits. **The Company** *** This nationwide business has multiple sites across the UK and is renowned for setting and exceeding...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom iMultiply Resourcing Ltd Full time

    iMultiply are working in partnership with a well-known Edinburgh based brand on a Finance Business Partner role offering a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The Organisation This opportunity will give you the chance to join a complex but interesting business with a fantastic people-orientated culture. The Finance Team supports the...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 month ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom NatWest Full time

    Join us as a Finance Business Partner We’ll look to you to provide financial support, guidance, challenge and insight for the executive and senior management of the business You’ll be influencing business decisions by providing commercial and financial expertise, ensuring compliance with the bank’s governance This challenging and rewarding role...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 month ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom NatWest Full time

    Join us as a Finance Business PartnerWe’ll look to you to provide financial support, guidance, challenge and insight for the executive and senior management of the businessYou’ll be influencing business decisions by providing commercial and financial expertise, ensuring compliance with the bank’s governanceThis challenging and rewarding role offers...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 month ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom NatWest Full time

    Join us as a Finance Business PartnerWe’ll look to you to provide financial support, guidance, challenge and insight for the executive and senior management of the businessYou’ll be influencing business decisions by providing commercial and financial expertise, ensuring compliance with the bank’s governanceThis challenging and rewarding role offers...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 month ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom NatWest Full time

    Join us as a Finance Business PartnerWe’ll look to you to provide financial support, guidance, challenge and insight for the executive and senior management of the businessYou’ll be influencing business decisions by providing commercial and financial expertise, ensuring compliance with the bank’s governanceThis challenging and rewarding role offers...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 month ago

    Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom NatWest Full time

    Join us as a Finance Business PartnerWe’ll look to you to provide financial support, guidance, challenge and insight for the executive and senior management of the businessYou’ll be influencing business decisions by providing commercial and financial expertise, ensuring compliance with the bank’s governanceThis challenging and rewarding role offers...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 month ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom NatWest Full time

    Join us as a Finance Business PartnerWe’ll look to you to provide financial support, guidance, challenge and insight for the executive and senior management of the businessYou’ll be influencing business decisions by providing commercial and financial expertise, ensuring compliance with the bank’s governanceThis challenging and rewarding role offers...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 month ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom NatWest Full time

    Join us as a Finance Business PartnerWe’ll look to you to provide financial support, guidance, challenge and insight for the executive and senior management of the businessYou’ll be influencing business decisions by providing commercial and financial expertise, ensuring compliance with the bank’s governanceThis challenging and rewarding role offers...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Search Consultancy Full time

    **Finance Business Partner - Fixed Term Contract** Search are engaged with a well known and national Charity to appoint a new Finance Business Partner. This organisation has a fantastic reputation and regularly run campaigns across the UK. Your role as Finance Business Partner will sit within an efficient and friendly finance that team that is already well...

  • Finance Business Partner

    6 months ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom iMultiply Full time

    iMultiply are working with a leading non-for-profit organisation to recruit an interim Finance Business Partner based in Edinburgh. The role is paying a competitive salary with some great additional benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to make a real impact on the business and bring fresh ideas to the role. **The Company** The...

  • Finance Business Partner

    7 months ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Brakes Full time

    Company Description **Job Description**: If you’re looking to take the next step in your finance career, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join us on a permanent basis in our Newhouse depot. You’ll be reporting directly into the Senior Finance Business Partner and responsible for supporting the Supply Chain and...

  • Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **UE07 (£34,304 - £40,927 pa)** **Open ended,** **Full time (35 hours per week)** **The Opportunity**: We are looking for finance professionals to deliver an outstanding finance business partnering service to our stakeholders. Finance Business Partners will work closely with senior management teams providing strategic insight, analysis and advice to...

  • Finance Business Partner

    7 months ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **UE07: £36,333.00 - £43,155.00 Per Annum** **Corporate Services Group, Finance** **Full-Time: 35 Hours per Week** **3 Posts Available: 1 Open-Ended Contract - Permanent (School of History, Classics & Archaeology), 1 Fixed term for 12 months (CAHSS College Office), 1 Fixed term for 6 months (CAHSS Finance) We are looking for finance professionals to...

  • Interim Finance Business Partner

    4 days ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Robertson Bell Full time

    Robertson Bell are supporting a well-known UK-based organisation, instrumental across multiple industries, to recruit an interim Finance Business Partner for an initial six month period. The role sits within the corporate finance team and plays a key part in the organisation’s financial management and planning. You will join the team during a busy period...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 month ago

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Sodexo Group Full time

    About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Business Partner to join our team at Sodexo Group. As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for supporting financial operations and processes for all contracts under the Heritage Portfolio Scotland brand. The role involves working closely with the finance team to ensure the smooth...

  • Finance Business Partner

    7 months ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Deutsche Windtechnik Ltd. Full time

    Finance Business Partner **About Us** Deutsche Windtechnik is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. With more than 7,600 WTGs under contract and more than 2000 employees operating in the UK, Europe, Taiwan and the USA. **The role** The Management...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 month ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom NatWest Full time

    Join us as a Finance Business PartnerWe’ll look to you to provide commercial and financial insights and analysis to help influence key business decisionsYou’ll be reviewing and providing input for plans, forecasts and stress scenarios and providing business leads with key themes and analysisGain valuable exposure and hone your expertise as you advance...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 month ago

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom NatWest Full time

    Join us as a Finance Business PartnerWe’ll look to you to provide commercial and financial insights and analysis to help influence key business decisionsYou’ll be reviewing and providing input for plans, forecasts and stress scenarios and providing business leads with key themes and analysisGain valuable exposure and hone your expertise as you advance...