Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner

The salary band for this post is Band C, £54,922.00 to £60,675.00, starting salary will be on the base of the salary scale, £54,922.00

Permanent, Full-time

Location: Flexible Location

Ref: FMD22901

We are seeking an exceptional financial professional to join our Management Accountancy Team as a Senior Finance Business Partner.

This new role is pivotal in managing SEPA’s finances, you will be the primary point of contact on financial matters in relation to financial planning, budgeting and forecasting. You will use a wide range of financial knowledge to provide advice and direction to a range of stakeholders.

Your passion has never had a greater purpose

Here at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take – to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise.

That’s why, when you join us as a Senior Finance Business Partner, you’ll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That’s what it means to be Passionately Purposeful – for our environment, and for your career.

Work that goes beyond your desk

We work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment.

The Senior Finance Business Partner will play a crucial role in enhancing SEPA's financial management and governance. You will be responsible for building and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing financial advice and support, and driving continual improvement in financial processes and reporting. You will also:

• Build and maintain collaborative, customer-focused relationships with stakeholders, including SEPA’s Corporate Leadership Team, Chief Executive, internal budget holders, and external bodies.
• Lead on finance business partnering activities including, financial planning, annual budget setting and financial forecasts through robust challenge and collaborative working.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports and presentations to stakeholders.
• Ensuring best value decision making and robust budgetary control through the provision of high quality professional financial support and advice to a range of stakeholders.
• Representing Finance on policy project/programme boards and working groups, ensuring financial implications are fully understood and considered.
• Developing an in-depth understanding of diverse business areas, their priorities, and needs, while ensuring alignment with overarching strategic goals.
• Managing and mentoring a team of Finance Business Partners, championing training and development opportunities to build capability and broaden skillsets.

Respect for your expertise

We seek a CCAB-qualified Accountant to join our Finance department. The ideal candidate should possess a background in budget management and control and demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Additionally, experience in team management is essential. If you meet these qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Support that goes beyond the workplace

We’re cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and your professional lives, but your personal life. So, you’ll find benefits that make a difference at work and at home. Such as:

• Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
• Up to 34 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)
• Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Progressive Family Friendly policies
• Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best

Plus, many more lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Passionately you. Purposefully supportive

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does – as a community leader, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer.

Closing date: 01 June 2025 at midnight.

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