Finance Business Partner
£34,930 per annum, plus pensionEdinburgh based
Are you a finance professional who wants your work to mean something?
meansomething?
Do you thrive on collaboration, insight, and helping teams make smart, strategic decisions? If you’re ready to use your skills to create real social impact, we’d love to meet you.
About the role
As our Finance Business Partner, you’ll be the go‑to expert for turning financial data into meaningful action. You’ll work closely with operational teams, senior leaders, and project managers to ensure our resources are used wisely and our impact continues to grow.
The postholder will report to the Senior Finance Manager who will provide strategic oversight and support as required for this challenging role within a dynamic charity.
This role requires proven and demonstrable experience in management accounting, in order to support budget holders to plan, deliver and evaluate their work.
About you
You will be reliable, practical and methodical, have advanced IT skills – particularly in Microsoft Excel, and will demonstrate excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant, highly organised and able to prioritise a varied workload to manage and meet competing deadlines, delivering accurate and well-presented work in a timely manner.
You will be motivated by our cause and have the ability to demonstrate Cyrenians values of compassion, respect, integrity and innovation in the work that you do.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be part of an experienced, knowledgeable team, with a supportive manager. You will also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning programme, and staff wellbeing services.
Read about our values here.
Application Notes
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 2nd February 2026Interview date: Week beginning 9th February 2026
Please see to our Recruitment Information leaflet for further information on completing and submitting your application form.
How to Apply
Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 3
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Chief Executive Officer
Edinburgh based
About the role
The CEO leads the organisation, taking overall responsibility for its strategic direction and its day-to-day operations. This includes leading the development and execution of the organisation’s strategy. The CEO takes overall responsibility for compliance with legislation and operating the organisation safely and responsibly. The CEO plays a key role in communicating strategy and performance, and representing Cyrenians externally.
Key Responsibilities
To deliver vision and outstanding leadership for the charity; accountable to the Board for the impact of the work and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
To develop a long-term strategy in collaboration with the Board; setting ambitious objectives for its delivery; ensuring the organisational structure is fit for purpose and continuing to develop Cyrenians reputation as a leader in its field.
To build the awareness and understanding of the organisation, its ethos, vision and Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention across all sectors.
To develop and maintain an understanding of the changing social, economic and technological landscape, its impact on the drivers of homelessness and the new opportunities and challenges these changes bring .
Person specification
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader with strong commercial acumen and proven senior executive experience (CEO experience desirable). You’ll bring exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and foster positive relationships across the Board, leadership team, staff, and external stakeholders.
Key attributes include:
- Strategic thinking and adaptability
- Sound financial understanding, commercial acumen, and results orientation
- Integrity, high ethical standards, and alignment with Cyrenians’ values
- Experience leading large teams as an Executive and communicating with impact
- Interest in the third sector, homelessness, and emerging technologies (AI, cybersecurity)
To apply
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