Finance Business Partner Lead

Meraki Talent is supporting a leading purpose-driven organisation with the appointment of a Finance Business Partner Lead, with a salary of between £65,000 - £70,000, with hybrid working & other strong benefits

Our client is a leading purpose-driven organisation based in Edinburgh, combining a clear social purpose with a genuinely commercial mindset.

Operating across a large and complex structure, the organisation is focused on sustainable growth, continuous improvement and delivering long-term value for its stakeholders.

The Finance Business Partner Lead will provide strategic financial leadership across a significant organisational portfolio. Acting as a trusted adviser, you will translate complex financial information into clear commercial insight for senior stakeholders.

You will also lead the Finance Business Partnering function, ensuring the team delivers a consistent and high-quality service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the Finance Business Partnering team
• Providing financial insight and constructive challenge to senior stakeholders
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling
• Identifying financial risks, opportunities and performance drivers
• Supporting business cases, investment decisions and transformation projects
• Strengthening management reporting and financial governance

• A professional accounting qualification, such as CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Significant experience within finance business partnering, FP&A or strategic finance
• Proven experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong leadership experience, alongside excellent budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills

• Salary of £65,000 - £70,000
• Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Strong pension and wider benefits package