Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner - Operations & Reporting

Contract: 10 months
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Edinburgh (hybrid)
Rate: £243.25 per day

Role Purpose

Provide financial leadership across budgeting, reporting, tax, and payroll. Ensure accurate financial records, deliver timely management information, support forecasting and decision-making, lead the payroll function, and deputise for the Head of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial ledgers and trial balance.
• Support annual budgeting and deliver timely, accurate management reports.
• Work with managers to maintain realistic income and expenditure forecasts.
• Oversee compliance with direct/indirect tax, including VAT returns, partial recovery, Gift Aid, and PAYE benefits.
• Advise on IR35 and self-employment considerations.
• Lead the payroll team, ensuring deadlines, accuracy, and smooth processes.
• Provide flexible team support across financial management and systems; deputise for Head of Finance.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Staff leadership experience and strong communication skills.
• High numeracy with analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Customer-focused, collaborative, and supportive team approach.
• Advanced IT and Excel skills; confident using accounting systems.
• Knowledge of tax, including partial VAT recovery.
• Strong grounding in financial and accounting principles; up-to-date professional knowledge.
• Professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Charity SORP.