Senior Finance Business Partner

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 services 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

Join SRUC as a Senior Finance Business Partner, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and supporting key organisational decisions. Acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, you will provide high-quality financial insight, challenge and support across a diverse portfolio of academic, commercial and professional services.

You will lead and develop the Finance Business Partnering service, ensuring consistent, value-adding support across the institution. As a member of the Finance Leadership Team, you will influence financial strategy, organisational performance and resource allocation, helping shape how Finance supports decision-making across SRUC.

This is an opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on business partnering in one of Scotland's most distinctive higher education institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Fully qualified accountant (e.g. CA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
Candidates with substantial relevant experience and demonstrable equivalent capability may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

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?

This is an opportunity to shape how Finance partners with the wider organisation. You'll work alongside senior leaders across academic, commercial and professional services, influencing strategic decisions while developing a high-performing business partnering function.

Hybrid and flexible working
Generous annual leave
Enhanced pension contributions
Investment in learning and development
Generous family leave
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted RAC Membership

How to Apply

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine strategic influence, leadership and business partnering in a complex and purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Please read the Job Particulars before applying and complete an online application by selecting "Apply" or visiting Jobs at SRUC.

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SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the "Disability Confident Employer" symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046

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Job DescriptionAbout 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 services 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:Join SRUC as a Senior Finance Business Partner, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and supporting key organisational decisions. Acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, you will provide high-quality financial
insight, challenge and support across a diverse portfolio of academic, commercial and professional services.You will lead and develop the Finance Business Partnering service, ensuring consistent, value-adding support across the institution. As a member of the Finance Leadership Team, you will influence financial strategy, organisational performance and resource allocation, helping shape how Finance supports decision-making across SRUC.This is an opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on business partnering in one of Scotland's most distinctive higher education institutions.Minimum Qualifications:Fully qualified accountant (e.g. CA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent). Candidates with substantial relevant experience and demonstrable equivalent capability may be considered in exceptional circumstances.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?This is an opportunity to shape how Finance partners with the wider organisation. You'll work alongside senior leaders across academic, commercial and professional services, influencing strategic decisions while developing a high-performing business partnering function. Hybrid and flexible working Generous annual leave Enhanced pension contributions Investment in learning and development Generous family leave Cycle to work scheme Discounted RAC MembershipHow to Apply:If you're looking for an opportunity to combine strategic influence, leadership and business partnering in a complex and purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.Please read the Job Particulars before applying and complete an online application by selecting \"Apply\" or visiting Jobs at SRUCSRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout
the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the "Disability Confident Employer" symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046JBRP1_UKTJ

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