Finance Business Partner

Care you can put your faith inAt CrossReach, the social care arm of the Church of Scotland, we’ve been caring for people of all ages across Scotland for more than 150 years. We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our leadership team and help us shape the future.This isn’t just about numbers – you’ll be responsible for budgets, forecasts and financial reporting. It’s about being a real partner to our service leaders, giving them the financial insight and support they need to keep vital services running and growing. You’ll sit at the heart of our planning, working alongside Directors and Heads of Service, preparing reports for senior teams and the Board, and helping us spot opportunities and challenges ahead.We’d love to hear from you if you’re a qualified accountant with solid senior level experience, confident with IT (especially Microsoft Office and M365), and someone who enjoys building relationships and influencing change. A UK driving licence is essential, and experience in a commercial or multi-functional environment would be a bonus.In return, you’ll be joining a values-driven organisation where your work really matters. If you’re looking for a finance role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.As CrossReach carries out its work in Christ’s name, this post requires you to have a Christian faith and to be able to uphold our Christian ethos. You will also need to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (PVG).The CrossReach Head Office is in Edinburgh, though there may be options to work from another regional office. This can be discussed at interview.For more information on the role and the benefits you can expect please click HERE for a full Candidate Information Pack.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk

Responsibilities

Provide budgets, forecasts and financial reporting and partner with service leaders to support financial decision-making.Prepare reports for senior teams and the Board, and help identify opportunities and challenges ahead.Collaborate closely with Directors and Heads of Service to support planning and strategic initiatives.Qualifications

Qualified accountant with solid senior level experience.Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and M365.Ability to build relationships and influence organisational change.UK driving licence essential; experience in a commercial or multi-functional environment is a bonus.Additional information for candidates

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