Interim Finance Business Partner
Location: Hybrid, Scotland (3 days per week on site across the Central Belt)
Salary: £500-£600/day inside IR35
Type: Interim/Contract
Finance Business Partner | Commercial Finance | Strategic Influence
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a leading organisation delivering complex, large-scale operational services across Scotland. This is a high-profile role supporting a portfolio of contracts worth approximately £50m, partnering directly with senior operational leaders to drive commercial performance, improve profitability, and influence strategic decision-making.
This position is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, challenging performance, and transforming financial and operational data into meaningful business insight.
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with operational and contract leadership teams to provide commercial and financial support.
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Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
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Deliver detailed financial analysis, performance reporting and scenario modelling.
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Identify opportunities to improve profitability, reduce costs and enhance contract performance.
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Support commercial activities including contract changes, extensions and negotiations.
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Monitor financial and commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
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Work collaboratively with finance teams to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
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Utilise technology, data analytics and reporting tools to support business decisions.
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Present complex financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
About You
We're looking for a qualified finance professional with strong commercial awareness and exceptional stakeholder management skills.
You will ideally possess:
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ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
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Strong finance business partnering experience within a complex PFI environment.
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Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis.
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Excellent commercial acumen and the ability to interpret both financial and operational performance drivers.
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Experience operating within contract-led, outsourced services, infrastructure, facilities management, engineering or similar environments.
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The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders while building strong relationships.
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Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
