Finance Business Partner

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 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.

Experts at what we do, we work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. As Finance Business Partner, that involves:

• The role provides specialist expertise in income forecasting, financial reporting, charging and cost recovery, while supporting the continued development of processes and financial controls
• This role will provide core income accounting support across SEPA, including income recognition, reconciliation, forecasting, month-end reporting and the monitoring of income against budget
• The post will work in partnership with colleagues to ensure income is accurately accounted for and provide analysis and advice on Charging and other income streams
• The role will also support the Senior Finance Business Partner in strengthening financial controls, improving reporting and developing Income and Charging processes and systems
• Supporting continuous improvement in Income and Charging processes, systems, reporting and financial controls

This is a highly important role within our Finance portfolio, which means you’ll need:

• CCAB Qualified
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with managers at all levels
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-focused mindset
• Advanced excel and strong financial systems skills
• Proven experience in reporting and analysis

Please open the link to the Finance Business Partner role profile link which outlines the core responsibilities and expectations of the role within a defined activity family. Please note the role profile name may be different to the job title being advertised.

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 h as:

• Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
• Up to 35 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.

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.

Passionately Purposeful about Scotland’s environment – and your career.

Protecting our environment, promoting our work, and supporting our people, working at SEPA means being part of an organisation that’s grounded in respect for your expertise – and your wellbeing. So you can be your best, and make the biggest impact.

We recruit solely based on merit. Our shortlisting process is conducted…