Finance Business Partner - Citizens Advice Scotland

Scotland’s Citizens Advice Network is an essential community service that empowers people through our local bureaux and national services by providing free, confidential, and independent advice. We use people’s real-life experiences to influence policy and drive positive change. We are on the side of people in Scotland who need help, and we change lives for the better.

Our vision is for a Fairer Scotland where everyone has the advice and information, they need to realise their rights, and that the barriers to accessing those rights are effectively challenged.

Are you seeking a challenging new role which will provide variety and opportunity to show your true potential both working within and leading a team. As a key member of the Directorate leadership team do you have the ability to turn data into insight and the vision to bring numbers to life in support of our strategic growth plans.

This role acts as the principal Finance Business Partner within our Corporate Service Finance Team for the Business Development and National Funded Services Directorate. This Directorate is responsible for supporting the delivery of national funded advice services across the 59 Citizens Advice Bureau members as well as supporting the organisations strategic future development and growth opportunities. Funding is primarily through Grant Agreements, currently at a combined level of £16M per annum, and is provided through UK Government, Scottish Government, Industry corporations and regulatory bodies as well as other charities.

You will be required to produce the Management Accounts including the forecast for the financial year and ensure that the Directorate leadership team receives timely and accurate information to make effective decisions. You will also be responsible for managing the business planning process each year to ensure that it meets the long-term vision of the directorate and wider organisation.

As the principal Finance Business Partner your role is to provide resilience to the finance and income strategic delivery area in the business and to support the Director of Business Development and National Funded Services in assuring this.

This role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of supporting Scotland's largest independent advice network and to make an invaluable contribution to citizen’s lives. 

For more information, please refer to the Job Pack which can be downloaded on our vacancies page.

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