Interim Finance Business partner

Interim Finance Business partner

Posted 1 week ago by HAYS

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK

Summary: The Interim Finance Business Partner role in Edinburgh involves joining a public sector organization to manage financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with financial regulations. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders to provide financial analysis and expert advice on projects and funding. This hybrid role offers a competitive daily rate and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accountancy qualification and strong analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and monitoring budgets and forecasts.
  • Managing accounting for directorate.
  • Supporting the production of year-end accounts in compliance with public sector financial regulations.
  • Providing expert advice on projects, funding streams, and financial strategy.
  • Overseeing management activities, including cash flow forecasting, investment strategies, and compliance with relevant policies.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver insightful financial analysis.

Key Skills:

  • A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA).
  • In-depth knowledge of public sector accounting standards.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex financial data and deliver accurate forecasts.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders and external partners.
  • Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Salary (Rate): £250 daily

City: Edinburgh

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim Finance Business Partner - Edinburgh (Hybrid - 1 day per week)
Daily rate: £200 - £250/Day
Hays Senior Finance is thrilled to be working in partnership with a large Edinburgh-based public sector organisation, offering an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Finance Business Partner to join their finance team.
Your New Role

  • Preparing and monitoring budgets and forecasts.
  • Managing accounting for directorate
  • Supporting the production of year-end accounts in compliance with public sector financial regulations
  • Providing expert advice on projects, funding streams, and financial strategy.
  • Overseeing management activities, including cash flow forecasting, investment strategies, and compliance with relevant policies.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver insightful financial analysis.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)
  • In-depth knowledge of public sector accounting standards
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex financial data and deliver accurate forecasts.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders and external partners.
  • Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

What You'll Get in Return
Joining this organisation means becoming part of a dedicated and impactful organisation. Along with a competitive daily rate,
you'll benefit from:

  • Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
  • Generous holiday entitlement.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.