Commercial/Projects Finance Business Partner

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner for an initial 8-month contract with potential to extend on a rate of around £300-350/day (Inside IR35). This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office, with generally one day required in the office each week. A fantastic opportunity to develop, manage, and enhance the agency’s budget monitoring and forecasting processes. You will work closely with budget holders to develop forecasts, prepare financial reports, and conduct variance analysis. Additional responsibilities may include contributing to finance-related tasks and projects such as policy development, audit support, business case preparation, and more. Qualified accountant with membership of one of the major accountancy professional bodies: ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA (or qualified by experience). Demonstrated ability to manage personal workload and deliver results with minimal supervision. Track record of improving forecasting processes and financial reporting. Experience in engaging with internal and external audit processes.