SRUC
Finance Business Partner
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Finance Business Partner
Edinburgh, Oatridge, Aberdeen
Fixed Term, 12 months
35 hours per week
£47,811 - £53,098 per annum
Reference: CFPS/FIN/012/26
Closing date: 02nd August 2026
About the Team:
SRUC’s Finance team plays a critical role in enabling the institution to deliver on its mission through sound financial management, strategic insight, and operational support. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the team provides a cohesive service encompassing financial control, planning, analysis, and procurement.
The team ensures the integrity of financial operations, while also working in partnership with commercial, academic and professional service colleagues to support effective budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring. Finance and Procurement support decision-making at every level by delivering meaningful insight into financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
The Opportunity:
The postholder will provide financial business partnering support across SRUC's academic portfolio, working closely with School and operational leadership to support planning, forecasting, resource allocation and performance management. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior academic and operational leaders, supporting financial planning, performance management and decision-making across a diverse and complex portfolio of activities.
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The successful candidate will support a portfolio spanning Education, Research and Farms, working with a wide range of stakeholders across one of Scotland's leading tertiary education, research and consultancy institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Business Partnering: Provide financial business partnering support to leaders across Education, Research and Farms, supporting effective financial management, planning and decision-making.
- Planning & Forecasting: Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, helping budget holders understand performance, risks and opportunities.
- Financial Analysis: Deliver insightful financial analysis, management information and commentary to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Business Cases: Support the development of business cases, investment appraisals and financial modelling for projects and initiatives across SRUC.
- Stakeholder Support: Build effective relationships with managers and budget holders, providing financial advice, challenge and support to improve organisational performance and financial sustainability.
- Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across Finance to support integrated reporting, planning and financial control processes.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing development of financial processes, reporting and management information across the organisation.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Fully qualified accountant with a recognised professional body (CCAB), e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA, or substantial relevant finance business partnering experience.
For full person specification, download the job particular document
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
For the purposes of sponsorship, this role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances.
Why work for SRUC?
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted RAC Membership
- Generous family leave
- Flexible working patterns
- Hybrid working arrangements (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in your learning and development
How to Apply:
Please read the Job Particulars document before applying for this role, and complete an online application form by pressing “apply” or visiting Jobs at SRUC
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