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Ref no:
454908
Published:
12/01/2026
Closes:
26/01/2026
Location:
Scottish Prison Service HQ, 1 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ
Salary:
£59,798 - £65,786 per year progressing to maximum within 3 years, subject to pay progression
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week
Work From Home:
Hybrid

The SPS are currently recruiting for two Finance Business Partners, one covering the East of Scotland and one in the West. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the finance business partnering with SPS establishment finance managers within your area. The role is to support establishment finance managers and provide financial leadership ensuring the production of relevant, accurate and timely financial advice and supporting information in order that the establishments will achieve their agreed financial position. 

You will provide Strategic financial advice and support to the establishments in the development of their operational business plans. A key aspect of this support will be working with the establishments in the development of business cases.

You will work closely with both establishment finance managers and colleagues within finance HQ. You may have line management responsibility for staff within the team; an important part of the role will be the mentoring and coaching of the finance team. 

These roles are hybrid with an expectation to be at SPS locations approx. 2-3 days a week. The primary base will be at SPS Headquarters, situated in Edinburgh, however, there may be a requirement for you to travel to other SPS sites. 

There will be an expectation for both post holders to travel across the different sites where required. A full UK driving license would be of advantage, as well as flexibility of attendance to meet the needs of the business. Occasional overnight stays may be required.