Accountant - Assistant Finance Business Partner

Assistant Finance Business Partner - Accountant (part qualified)

Location:

Edinburgh

Contract:

6 months Inside IR35 £ 250 per day Harvey Nash's public sector client is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Business Partner to join a busy Business Partnering team within a wider finance function. The role provides financial insight and support across multiple projects, including reporting, forecasting, cost analysis, and ensuring compliance with financial processes and standards. You will work closely with project managers, attend project boards, and provide clear, evidence based financial advice.

This position offers a high degree of autonomy and a broad remit, covering budgeting, stakeholder engagement, project and product costing, financial accounting, and influencing key decision makers.

Key Responsibilities General Prepare project budgets in collaboration with project managers. Complete month end processes and adjustments to ensure accurate financial positions. Assess and determine appropriate financial treatment of expenditure (capital vs. revenue). Produce monthly forecasted outturns and finance papers for governance meetings. Engage effectively with colleagues across the organisation and contribute to project boards. Specific