Finance Business Partner

Harvey Nash's public sector client are currently looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to join their team based in Edinburgh for a 6 month period.. You will be responsible for supporting the Chief Executive on the planning and control of the organisation's annual budget, including preparation of a draft budget and year-end accounting.

Main Duties:

• Provide advice and guidance on public sector finance best practice to non-finance staff, including on matters such as payroll implementation.
• Drive forward the creation of all required financial management processes, including monthly forecasts, monitoring and accruals.
• Develop processes to monitor actual expenditure using SEAS and provide advice on escalation of variances.
• Work closely with the Sponsorship Unit, Scottish Government Finance Business Partner Team and Financial Services Division to develop and implement shared service arrangements.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience of developing, implementing and operating financial processes in the areas of budgeting, financial management and resource accounting.
• Ability to work without daily supervision, using initiative to seek out solutions to non-standard issues.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and make recommendations to ensure value for money.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide financial advice to support strategic and operational decision-making and drive performance.

This role has been deemed inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.