Head of Service - Finance Business Partner (Projects)

About CrossReach
At CrossReach, we are proud to support people across Scotland, delivering essential services in care, education, and social support. Our mission is rooted in compassion, dignity, and faith, ensuring we positively impact the lives of those we serve. With a strong commitment to excellence, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our team until the end of 2025 and play a vital role in helping us deliver our vision.

The Role
As a Finance Business Partner at CrossReach, you will be at the heart of our mission, providing financial expertise to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of our services. This is a project based role and you will work closely with the Director of Finance & Resources and operational teams, to deliver insights and strategies that enhance financial performance and drive meaningful outcomes for the people and communities we support.

The role is based in the East of Edinburgh, near Joppa, however some travel to services and regional offices across Scotland will be required. We also offer flexible and hybrid working.

About You
You will be a skilled and motivated finance professional with a strong commercial and strategic mindset. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be key to your success in this role. A successful candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA or possess equivalent experience. They will have proven experience in a finance business partner role or a similar position, ideally within a not-for-profit or care environment. Strong analytical skills are essential, enabling the interpretation of complex financial data and the ability to translate it into actionable insights.

The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels. Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as Excel, Sage, or similar software, is crucial. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate a commitment to CrossReach’s values and a passion for delivering impactful services.

Experience in the third sector or social care as well as knowledge of Scottish financial and regulatory requirements for care services would be advantageous.

What We Offer
At CrossReach, we value our team and the vital role they play in delivering our mission. We offer:
A supportive and inclusive working environment, grounded in our core values.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A competitive salary and benefits package.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Scotland.

How to Apply
If you share our commitment to improving lives and are ready to bring your financial expertise to CrossReach, we would love to hear from you. Please click apply above, or if you would like to arrange an informal chat, please contact recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk

As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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