Finance Business Partner

4 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Glasgow Life Full time

Glasgow Life is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join us on a full time, permanent contract. You'll be joining our in-demand finance team that provides and supports the organisation in achieving financial objectives.

More about our Corporate Services
As a Finance Business Partner you will be joining Corporate Services. This includes Marketing and Communications, Business Support, Infrastructure and Finance. HR, Retail and Procurement and Development are also part of this. These teams undertake a wide range of roles to keep Glasgow Life operating smoothly as a first-rate charity. From creating compelling messages about the work we do to providing insights which help shape strategies. They also oversee the operation of over 100 venues across the city, account for millions of pounds, support our staff, and bring income into the charity through our shops.

About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.

The role
As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll be an integral part of the team by taking responsbility provision of a professional management accounting service, supporting services in the management of their allocated budgets, ensuring overall company objectives are achieved. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner and working alongside an established team.
- Key tasks and responsibilities include:

- Supporting services with budget planning and the preparation of budgets
- Monitoring of performance against budget, investigating and reporting on variances
- Supporting services in the preparation of robust forecasts against budgets
- Provision of financial information and advice to managers to inform decision making and business planning, preparing business cases and costing models
- Assist with preparation of final accounts and financial reports
- Completion of statutory and other returns to both internal and external partners
- Work in conjunction with the Financial Controller and Senior Finance Business Partner to provide sound financial management information and advice to senior managers, ensuring corporate objectives are followed and financial regulations and controls are adhered to. This will include identifying, recommending and developing improvements in financial information and processes to managers
- Deputise for Senior Finance Business Partner as required
- To be successful in this role you have the following skills and experience:

- CCAB/CIMA Qualified with experience of providing high quality financial information and analysis of data **Applications from Near Qualified accountants awaiting final exam results will be accepted. Any offer of employment is conditional on exam passes and obtaining Qualified status**:

- Competent in developing and maintaining complex spreadsheets
- Established negotiating skills to influence and provide challenge to budget holders
- Ability to work flexibly to meet tight deadlines and deal with conflicting priorities

We believe in the transformational power of the services we provide for the citizens and visitors of Glasgow, and if you want to be a part of it, we’d love to hear from you.
- Benefits at Glasgow Life
- A holiday allowance of 30 days plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). This will rise to 35 days after 5 years
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - which pays 19.3% in employer contributions
- Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
- Option to buy extra annual leave
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible retirement
- Family-friendly policies

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life

Please note this is a re advertisement and previous applicants should not re-apply.

**Application Packs**:
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.

Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.

**Further Information**:



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