Employer Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment Location St Andrews Salary Up to £55,000 + 39 days holiday & 14.5% pension contribution Posted 6 Mar 2026 Closes 6 Apr 2026
View more categories View fewer categories Job role Finance business partner ,Financial planning & analysis ,Management accountant Sector Public sector Contract type Permanent Hours Full time Experience level Qualified accountant
Cooper Parry Finance Recruiting are exclusively recruiting on behalf of our prestigious client based in St Andrews for a Finance Business Partner to join their high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Accountant who thrives on collaboration, enjoys producing financial information to support strategic decision-making, and is passionate about relationship management in a complex and dynamic environment.
Providing high levels of finance business partnering support to multiple departments. You’ll be working in a market-leading organisation, gaining exposure to strategic and high-impact projects. Salary is up to £55,000 + 39 days annual leave and 14.5% employer pension contribution. This is a hybrid role working a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.
The Job Opportunity
As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, departments, organisations and leaders across multiple business areas. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll provide insightful financial analysis, shape budget and forecasting processes, and help your stakeholders make data-driven decisions. This role is pivotal in connecting finance to operations – turning financial information into meaningful insight, challenging assumptions, and supporting planning for growth and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across operational and professional services team
- Deliver high-quality financial insight, reporting and analysis to support strategic and operational decision making
- Budgeting and forecasting process for your business areas, ensuring robust financial plans are developed and maintained
- Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding, performance and accountability
- Month‑end reporting and variance analysis
The Candidate
We’re looking for a confident communicator with a strong business partnering mindset – someone who can translate the numbers into narrative and build trusted, productive relationships.
You will be/have:
- A qualified Accountant with relevant post‑qualification experience
- A proven track record of delivering finance business partnering within a complex organisationStrong analytical skills and Excel capability
- Pro‑active, problem solving approach and ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
On Offer?
- Salary up to £55,000 with structured pay progression
- Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in office)
- Generous benefits package, including 34 days annual leave + 5 public holidays, excellent pension and relocation support
- Access to a wide range of wellbeing, professional development and lifestyle benefits
- The chance to work within a purpose‑driven, internationally recognised organisation that values innovation, collaboration and excellence
Next steps?
If you’re a qualified Accountant who enjoys partnering with stakeholders to drive performance and deliver strategic value, this could be a great opportunity for you! To learn more about the opportunity please contact Emma Clitherow, a full information pack is available. Or please apply directly with your full CV.
Company
At Cooper Parry, our team is led by qualified finance professionals who bring technical expertise and industry experience to every assignment.
Website https://www.cooperparry.com/services/finance-recruitment/ Telephone 01224 455500 Location 2 Queen’s Rd,AberdeenAB15 4ZTUnited Kingdom
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