Finance Business Partner Jobs in City Of London, England
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
We have a great opportunity within the finance team as part of the wider Finance and Procurement Department. This opportunity is ideal for a graduate who is passionate about making a positive impact in the nonprofit sector. It's an excellent opportunity for an individual who is seeking a career in finance to gain solid experience, develop their skills and mentorship, and access professional development opportunities to kickstart their career in our organisation.
About the Role
- Assist in project planning, implementation, and monitoring under the guidance of senior team members.
- Contribute to research, data analysis, and report preparation for key initiatives and milestones.
- Provide administrative assistance, including collating key feedback and test run reports from various stakeholders, organising documentation for each stage of project implementation.
- Participate in training programs, workshops, and skill-building activities to enhance your professional competencies.
- Work collaboratively with team members and cross-departmental colleagues to achieve project goals and deliverables.
About you :
To be successful in this role:
- Education to a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Law or similar field from an accredited institution
- Knowledge and understanding of due diligence and compliance.
- Strong academic record and a passion for the nonprofit sector and social impact.
- Knowledge of International development interventions in Asia & Africa.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Why you should Apply:
Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance and administration? Look no further! Here at Muslim Aid, we're on the lookout for ambitious graduates who are eager to dive into the dynamic world of finance and make their mark.
Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
How to apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts.to our Muslim Aid Website, please highlight your interest in working with our charity and how your skills and experiences align with the role.
Closing Date: 24 April 2024
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We're looking for a Finance Business Partner to join Save the Children UK in an exciting role partnering with the Start Network within our Global Programmes division!
This position is for an 18-month Fixed Term Contract.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
Our Finance Team helps us to grow our income and increase the impact of our spending and our Finance Business Partners key responsibilities include leading our financial planning and management, driving value for money, providing excellent management information and analysis, and providing robust partnering and challenge to managers at all levels.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll be partnering with the Start Network as part of our Global Programmes division, working and influencing the relevant teams to support their strategic decision making and managing income/expenditure budgets across divisional areas of significant variability.
Start Network is an independent charity made up of more than 80 aid agency members across five continents, including international, national and local organisations who aim to deliver more effective emergency aid, harnessing the power and knowledge of the network to make faster and better decisions to help people affected by crises.
The Start Platform maintains a strong relationship with Save the Children as the grant custodian of many of the Start Network's programmes, so whilst you'll be embedded within the finance team at Save the Children UK in this role, you'll be playing a key role dedicated to the Start Network.
As Finance Business Partner, you will support and drive the business areas you partner with, including Start Funds and Risk Financing, in maximising impact for children through delivery of effective and efficient financial performance and awards management.
In this role, you will:
- Provide strategic and financial decision support to your assigned team within Global Programmes to underpin strong financial performance
- Provide effective monthly reporting to support regular reviews of business performance
- Work alongside the business to develop forecasts, budgets, and longer-term financial plans
- Develop business models underpinning financial planning and provide the financial inputs for business cases
- Assist teams in developing their strategy and building business cases for investment spend within their areas, providing financial and commercial insight and challenging to ensure best value for money and efficiencies.
About you
You'll be an experienced qualified certified accountant with relevant post qualification experience, ideally in the not-for-profit sector.
You'll have excellent stakeholder management skills, with the proven ability to work collaboratively and influence the decision making of a diverse set of stakeholders.
To be successful, you'll demonstrate:
- Experience providing strategic and finance business partnering support to senior managers
- Experience in the preparation of management accounts and involvement in financial planning and budgeting processes
- Experience managing awards, including budget and financial report preparation
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (and an advanced Excel user)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify financial issues as they arise, assess their likely impact, and devise appropriate responses
- Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
- We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
- We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applicatio
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Join Our Team as an FP&A Analyst!
Location: Pimlico, London
Hours: 40 Hours/ Hybrid
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children across London? London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is on the lookout for a passionate FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) Analyst to join our dynamic team. As the UK’s largest childcare social enterprise, operating 39 nurseries, we're committed to providing high-quality Early Years Education and care, especially for those most in need.
About the Role: As an FP&A Analyst, you'll be at the heart of our mission, ensuring efficient resource allocation and strategic decision-making. Collaborating closely with the FP&A Manager, you'll dive into financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and managing restricted funds to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
About You:
- Fully (or nearly) qualified accountant
- Previous experience in analysis, budgeting, or similar roles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis using Excel
- Proven track record of providing financial support to budget holders
- Excellent attention to detail
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Business Partnering
- Financial analysis and Modeling
- Management reporting
- Budget and Forecasting
- Grant and Donor Reporting
What's in it for You?
- Hybrid working between home and our central office in Pimlico (South West London)
- Be an essential part of our 15-person finance team within our purpose-driven social enterprise
- Competitive salary for the charity sector
- Up to 35 days off a year, including holidays and your birthday
- Generous pension scheme
- 70% discount on childcare fees
- Sector-leading parental leave
- Additional benefits like access to shopping discounts, wellbeing app, annual conference attendance, and team celebrations
Ready to Join Us? If you're passionate about finance and making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now.
Note: Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Apply today and become a part of our mission to give every child the best start in life.
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Program Finance Business Partner
About Internews:
Internews works to ensure access to trusted, quality news and information that empowers people to have a voice in their future and to live healthy, secure, and rewarding lives. We envision a world where everyone can communicate freely with anyone, anywhere, and exchange the news and information they need to shape their communities and the world.
For 35 years and in more than 100 countries, we have worked with our local partners to build hundreds of sustainable organizations, strengthened the capacity of thousands of media professionals, human rights activists, and information entrepreneurs, and reached millions of people with quality, local information, improving lives and building lasting change. On issues ranging from health and the environment to conflict and governance, Internews has developed approaches that harness the power of media and information to create positive change.
Internews is a charity operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London, and Paris as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.
Our commitment to a culture of belonging:
Internews is passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, the self-taught, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and actively welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.
About the candidate:
The successful candidate will be a part/fully qualified accountant. They will have comprehensive experience/technical skills in the areas of financial accounting, management accounting and balance sheet analysis in a multi-currency environment. Experience in the Non-Profit Sector will be an advantage.
About the Role:
One of two roles to be recruited, the successful candidate will be working in a small team, based in London, and will be expected to assist with all aspects of Accounting and Reporting. Whilst the role will have specific duties, a wide variety of other duties can be required depending on deadlines and staffing. The role will require both independent and collaborative working within a diverse working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
· Project reporting (Internal/External)
· Managing Project Audits
· Reviewing Project expenditure
· Multicurrency analysis
· Project staff financial management
· Direct financial programme support to countries
· Project budgeting
· Monthly management reports
· Supporting the annual statutory auditing process
· Supporting the annual organisational budget process
· Any other tasks as required by senior management.
Expectations:
Timely production of project financial reports for donors and other internal/external stakeholders.
· Ensuring professional and compliant delivery of all Internews Europe financial processes, drive improvements in processes and ensure all staff members understand and adopt such processes.
· Proactive provision of internal finance training and policy guidance as needed
Provide back-up cover, as required for:
· Weekly purchase ledger process
· Banking processes (GBP and currency, income and payments)
· Cash flow reporting to management
· Day to day financial accounting (prepayments, accruals, depreciation)
· Other corporate finance duties
Person Specification:
Experience
· Experience of financial and management accounts systems/processes, including annual accounts, budgeting, cost allocations, audits and external reporting (E)
· Experience of liaising with and advising non-financial managers and staff (E)
· Experience of managing external professional and service provider relationships (D)
· Experience of external (donor project) reporting (E)
· Experience of working in, or dealing with, developing countries and fragile states (D)
· Experience of providing finance support to international programs funded by European donors (D)
Knowledge
· Understanding of charity finance regulations and systems (D)
· Accounting qualification (D)
· Knowledge of SORP accounting requirements (D)
· Intermediate Excel skills (E)
· High degree of proficiency in use of Accounting Software (E) (Agresso / Unit4 Business World will be an additional advantage)
Person skills / aptitudes
· A willingness and ability to adopt a hands-on approach to your work (E)
· Be comfortable working in a collaborative & diverse environment (E)
· Strong communication, liaison and interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels (E)
· Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills (E)
· Willingness to travel (D)
Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person specification in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience.
Closing date: 22 April 2024
Applications will be reviewed as and when received, and interviews may be scheduled ahead of the vacancy closing date.
Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
This position will be located in the United Kingdom; therefore, a successful applicant must be present in the UK for the duration of the assignment and obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Finance Business Partner
Salary £50,000 - £60,000
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid Working, 2 days in office
Location: Stratford
A prestigious humanitarian Not for Profit organisation is recruiting a Finance Business Partner to take on a key role against the backdrop of a transformation programme. As the Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for the following duties:
- You will bring valuable experience, financial and business acumen that will drive the delivery of the long-term plan
- Working closely with the Head of finance and other key stakeholders, you will support the business with understanding its risks, monitor and track progress against plan, understand factors driving business results, build relationships with managers and provide business insight and advice. You will also lead on finance systems and process transformation projects
- Analyse and investigate financial performance for all business areas to identify areas of weakness
- Provide commercial financial advice and guidance tailored to the individual needs of stakeholders that enables them to deliver their business and financial objectives
- Develop and operate appropriate financial models and tools to support recommendations of pricing for products and services to achieve financial goals
This opportunity provides an excellent platform for a qualified accountant to build on their Business Partnering skills whilst playing a key role in organisation’s transformation journey
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) with previous experience gained in audit, the charity, commercial or wider
public sector. You will have robust technical skills and be highly organised. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, strong analytical skills, excellent communication, financial modelling, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience. You will possess the ability to influence and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation.
Interim Finance Business Partner
£42,237 excluding £3,000 London Weighting Allowance
Educational Charity
Hybrid / Remote working - can be located at a number of regional offices throughout the UK.
27 days holiday a year (excluding bank holidays) and an excellent benefit package.
Teach First is creating the results we all want to see: every child reaching their potential. In the classroom, in work, and in life.
For nearly 20 years - and with the generous backing of our supporters - we've been helping schools build a fair education for all. By developing the next generation of great teachers and brilliant leaders. And by growing a powerful network of talented people committed to change.
We now work with schools in every region of England, helping them make a difference where it's needed most.
Teach First is looking for an exceptional, professional and highly motivated Interim Finance Business Partner - covering a 6 months FTC.
The role provides strategic analysis to support and challenge our stakeholders in making the right decisions for our growing organisation. We are a critical friend to the organisation, ensuring that we are maximizing the impact of our income and expenditure for our social mission.
The focus of this role will be budgeting, forecasting and management reporting as well as representing our team in organisation wide projects and driving consistent improvements in processes to add value to Teach First.
You will be a qualified accountant or qualified by experience and familiar in business partnering roles. The ability to convey complex issues with clarity and confidence is also essential as is communication skills with stakeholders through active listening and effective questioning.
To receive a full JD and candidate information pack please contact me
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National Gallery
Senior Finance Business Partner
Salary: 62,938
Permanent, flexible working
Hybrid working, 2 days a week in office
Office based in the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square
This is an exciting time for the National Gallery as we prepare to celebrate our Bicentenary, and this role offers a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of the Gallery as we begin our third century by influencing our financial strategy to keep our ambitious programme of activities sustainable and delivering optimal value for money.
In the role, you will be responsible for leading the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles at the group level, as well as ensuring that monthly reporting is timely, accurate, and continuously evolving to best suit the needs of the business. You will be expected to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to become a trusted and valued advisor, and be someone who can influence financial and operation outcomes through insights, analysis, and guidance that will directly impact business performance.
Key areas of responsibilities;
- To manage the monthly reporting process for the Group as a whole, to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results to the Head of Finance, Budget Holders, the Executive Board, and Trustees, including operating result, projects, capital, risks and opportunities.
- Coordinate the review of actual and forecast results against budget, obtaining and recording variance explanations, identifying material issues and mitigating actions.
- To lead the annual budget process and quarterly forecasts for the group, including agreement of an overall framework and communication with budget holders.
- Coordinate the preparation of budget schedules (revenue, capital and projects) and consolidation of the budget pack for presentation to the Executive, Finance Committee, and the main Trustee board.
- To support the Head of Finance in the development of the financial plan in line with the Group’s operational plan and targets.
- Lead the FP&A team in maintaining the short, medium and long term financial plans for the Group.
- To continue to develop reporting processes and tools to ensure that they adhere to best practice and meet the needs of stakeholders.
Who are we looking for?
- A formally qualified Accountant with relevant experience in a planning and organisational performance management role
- You think strategically, seeing the bigger picture, making connections and critiquing the strategy and plan to make it stronger.
- Experience of managing and developing staff.
- An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation
- Ability to work on own initiative, assess priorities and be proactive.
Benefits working at the National Gallery:
- Civil service pension scheme with employer contribution rate up to 28%
- Gallery related benefits including free tickets to gallery exhibitions
- Onsite classes and workshops
- Holiday trading scheme and many more!
National Gallery is fully open to sector experience. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds.
Timetable:
Closing deadline: Sunday 28th April
Interview w/c 6th May
Job Title Finance Business Partner
Contract Type Permanent
Salary £48,314 - £50,729 with excellent benefits
Hybrid Working A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Closing date: Applications will close 23:59 on 29 April 2024. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled, on a rolling basis.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Finance Business Partnering to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Finance Business Partner to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.
About the Team:
The WaterAid Management Accounting team is responsible for providing robust reporting and analysis across the organisation, to ensure that WaterAid UK makes effective financial decisions and long term plans aligned with the 10 year strategy. The Finance Business Partners are essential in ensuring that key decisions makers are informed and engaged with key financial processes and manage risks.
About the Role:
As Finance Business Partner to Communications and Fundraising directorates, you will:
- Regularly advise Communications and Fundraising leaders and senior manager to review financial aspects of their operational plans.
- Develop a systematic forecasting process for the directorate and ensure robust 3-year income and expenditure financial plans are implemented.
- Support on long term financial plans and modelling supporting WAUKs 10-year strategy.
- Develop enhanced self-service reporting relevant at budget holder and department level that supports optimal decision-making.
- Create efficient finance processes that best deliver the needs of the organisation.
- Provide training and advice to build the financial management competencies of budget holders.
- Work closely with the wider finance and IS team on delivering the organisational priorities.
You'll also:
- Work with Communications and Fundraising department heads to produce their multiple year income and expenditure budgets that are required to achieve the multi-year operational plan and strategy.
- Evaluate performance against plans and apply business insight to enable fundraising strategies to be delivered successfully.
- Use analysis to identify trends from across the department and ensure optimal financial decision-making.
- Collaborate with the wider organisation to ensure that financial management information is complete and accurate.
- Use Business Intelligence Tools to develop insightful dashboards that inform decision making and encourage self-service.
- Identify operational and financial risks and determine the method of mitigating the risk with relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the delivery of a successful audit and use business insights to support the production the financial statements.
- Support the restructuring and prioritisation of resources within the directorate in line with strategy ambitions.
- To perform any other duties commensurate with the post as requested by the Head of Management Accounting.
About You:
To be successful, you'll need:
- Completed a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA). We are also open to part qualified candidates with the appropriate professional experience and the intention to finish remaining exams. WaterAid are committed to developing staff through professional qualifications and providing training opportunities.
- Experience of formulating, overseeing and reporting on operational plans, including KPIs.
- Demonstrable innovative ability: using data and insight to inform recommendations for improvements to products, processes or activities.
- Proven experience of using insight and analysis to provide trends, inform and drive business decisions.
- Keen interest in information systems, ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Experience of accounting for restricted funds, preferably in an international organisation.
- Adaptability to build effective working relationships with both finance and non-finance colleagues and work in a collaborative way.
- Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and co-ordinate multiple tasks and confident to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Positive, proactive and flexible approach.
- Accuracy and keen attention to detail.
- Commitment to WaterAid's values and a working style that reflects these.
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Working knowledge of a budgeting and forecasting system.
- Experience of using Power BI.
- Working knowledge of SUN Vision Excel, or a similar multi-dimensional accounting system.
- Experience of scenario building.
- Experience of managing finances within a fundraising directorate.
- Experience of working effectively in different cultures, preferably gained in an international development organisation.
- Knowledge of development issues and the sector.
- Ability to influence others.
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment:
An inclusive workplace: We are committed to being an organisation where everyone is included, respected, and empowered to be their best. We represent and celebrate our staff, partners and everyone we work with, and create a culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
Equal opportunities: We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding: We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid carries out background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.
The Role
The Senior Finance Business Partner will oversee financial management of key programme areas for the charity.
· Provide financial analysis and commentary to support in strategic decision making in relation to programme areas
· Ensure financial and management reports are presented in an accessible way to finance and non-finance stakeholders alike
· Finance business partner across programme management teams to support in financial management reporting
· Support in the production and review of management accounts
· Create and deliver financial plans for programme areas including forecasting and reporting on performance against budgets.
· Liaise with wider team to ensure donor reporting standards are met for donor financial reports
· Staff management one finance business partner and be responsible for their development
What’s in it for you?
Hybrid working arrangements: 1-2 days per week in the office (central London)
Salary: £52,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience
Annual Leave: 25 days + 3 days at Christmas + Bank Holidays
Regular staff social events and clubs
Employee assistance programmes covering health and wellbeing support
About You
· You will be a finalist level or fully qualified accountant.
· You will have strong communication skills and be adept at presenting financial analysis and information to non-finance stakeholders.
· You will have a passion for human rights and the global charitable work the organisation undertakes.
· Previous sector experience may be advantageous though is not a prerequisite – candidates from all sectors are encouraged to apply.
Finance Business Partner – Fundraising & CAA
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities?
We are looking for a talented and motivated Finance professional to fulfil a key Finance Business Partner role supporting the Fundraising and Communications, Advocacy, and Activism (CAA) directorates at Mencap. This role will help deliver high quality insight and financial management which informs decision-making and helps to ensure maximum impact from our fundraising income.
As the Finance Business Partner for Fundraising and CAA you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient utilisation of financial resources to maximise fundraising returns and ensure efficient spend which is aligned to strategic objectives. NB. This is a full time 12-month FTC position.
There is flexibility around where the role is based. We have large offices in London and Peterborough and smaller offices located throughout the UK and you may need occasional travel to for meetings. However, this role will primarily be working remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
· Prepare timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting for the directorates, facilitating informed decision-making and effective financial management.
· Support Finance Lead to provide a comprehensive Finance Business Partnering service to business areas.
· Support financial planning processes and provide analysis, guidance and challenge to ensure the development of robust and credible plans.
· Identify risks and opportunities related to fundraising financial performance, providing strategic guidance to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities effectively.
· Ensure correct accounting and reporting of Restricted Funds, ensuring they are spent as intended and support on reporting to external funders where required.
· Ensure financial compliance with technical and regulatory requirements, including gift aid and Charity Commission guidance.
What You Will Bring:
· A commitment to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities.
· Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and ability to communicate financial information effectively.
· Self-motivation and a desire to make an impact.
· Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across Finance and non-Finance areas.
Your Experience:
Essential:
· Worked in a Finance department providing Management accounting, business partnering or forecasting/budgeting support.
· Strong Excel skills.
· Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
· Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, providing accurate and timely information.
Highly Desirable:
· Finance Business Partnering and/or Financial Planning experience. Ideally in a Fundraising or income-generating unit.
· Working towards ACMA / ACCA / ACA qualification, or suitable experience.
· Knowledge of charity finance regulations and fundraising practices.
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
· 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
· Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
· Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
· Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
· Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
· Interest free season ticket loans
· Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
· Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
· Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
· Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
· Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes;
· providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
· providing advice through our help lines and web sites
· campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want
Salary: £50,935.07 per annum
Location: Homeworking with expectation to travel to our London Office as required
Contract: Permanent
Hours : 37.5 per week
Closing date: Thursday 2nd May at 11:30pm
Are you a qualified CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent, or in the final stages of qualification? Do you have proven experience of assessing financial risk and producing insightful financial analysis, plus a real desire to further develop? Then join Shelter as a Finance Business Partner and you could soon be playing a key role within our Financial Planning and Analysis team.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the team
Our Finance Department works as a team of experts to safeguard resources and support decision making across Shelter. We strive to ensure Shelter is financially sustainable in order to achieve our vision of a home for everyone. This particular role sits within the Financial Planning and Analysis team. We support the charity through financial reporting, analysis, and expert advice, and enable collaboration to support managers in making effective business decisions.
About the role
Joining a finance team that collaborates and communicates effectively to help us deliver our mission and vision, making vital business decisions that are driven by expert knowledge and financial acumen will be key to your success here. As part of the role, you’ll engage regularly with our Assistant Directors and their leadership teams to ensure that financial results and key messages are shared and you’ll support stakeholders in engaging with fully available financial insight and reporting. When it comes to our stakeholders, you’ll support and lead finance education and training to equip them with the skills required to execute their own financial responsibilities.
Among your many challenges will be the need to align financial plans to operational and strategic plans and make sure they’re clearly understood by Business Units. Seeing that each Unit is provided with a channel of effective, two-way communication with Finance will be important too. You’ll also work with colleagues in Project Governance and HR Business Partnering to support Directorate planning and business cases, as well as supporting and leading on the delivery of cross-team projects.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
As well as being suitably qualified (or in the final stages of qualification), you’ll need to be used to working effectively with non-finance stakeholders and varying your communication style to suit the audience you’re addressing. You’ll be experienced in assessing financial risk, and able to produce insightful financial analysis. You’ll also need excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines and reprioritise tasks when necessary.
Excellent analytical skills, impeccable attention to detail, a high level of numeracy and intermediate Excel skills are all ‘must haves’ too, as is proficiency in the main Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Word. Additionally, it would be an advantage if you have experience working in a Charity and have associated experience of managing restricted funds and fundraising.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should address and cover the ‘About You’ points in the job description. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses.
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We work together to achieve our shared purpose
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have ambitious goals here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and are looking for an experienced, strategic, and financially savvy Head of Finance to join us. The RCR is a charity with a focus on supporting doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services and we require a passionate and dynamic finance professional to helps us continue making a difference.
The Head of Finance will manage the high-performing finance team consisting of a Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant and Finance Business Partner. Sitting in the Business and Resources Directorate the team are instrumental to the successful running of the RCR. In this role you will be responsible for the operational finance function which handles accounting, financial reporting, planning and transactional activities as well as supporting longer-term strategic planning.
As a finance professional you will use your expertise to further support the RCR by delivering the organisations financial objectives and build strong working relationships with managers to equip them with the tools to make good financial decisions. Furthermore, you will support the Executive Director, Business & Resources in the delivery of effective risk management activities and reporting, lead discussions on how our financial controls and processes may need to change and adapt, shape and drive business performance to ensure your leadership of the finance function results in the delivery of excellent services.
What you’ll do:
- Lead, motivate and develop the finance team to deliver essential business services adapting and anticipating changes in business needs.
- Develop, agree and maintain a suite of internal service standards to meet business needs.
- Plan and lead the organisation’s financial budget process ensuring a comprehensive capture of business needs and advise SMT and managers.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial management accounts are produced according to appropriate standards.
- Maintain a suitable suite of business financial policies, processes and controls that meet the business needs and are compliant with legislation and external standards.
- Lead the provision of commercial advice to directors, managers and staff to ensure best practice on procurement and contract management.
What you’ll need:
- Experience of operating successfully at a Finance Manager or Head of Finance role in a comparable organisation.
- A strategic and critical thinker with the ability to develop a team to deliver on long term goals.
- Understanding of risk, risk management processes and the use of risk analysis to help plan and develop organisations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical/non-professional audiences.
- Skilled manager of people, able to bring together, motivate, coordinate and develop a team.
- Excellent commercial skills, including the capacity to lead or support negotiations and to influence and motivate others.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you then please find out more about the Head of Finance role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
The Role
You will be running a small team and will be required to be hands on to deliver all requirements of running a finance department.
You will lead on financial management and modernise our internal processes and identify areas for improvement and efficiencies in the current management accounting process and put in place new processes if required.
You will be comfortable working with senior stakeholders and will represent the finance function at internal meetings.
You love the potential of sport and physical activity to transform lives.
What you’ll do:
- Manage the Finance Function of the charity
- Manage the year end, annual budget setting and external audit process
- Production of monthly management accounts, reporting and variance analysis
- Treasury function with management of all bank accounts and credit cards and strategic financial planning
- Manage all grants, funder budgets and reporting requirements and contribute to production of tenders
- Work with the COO in supporting and preparing all reporting for the Finance Sub Committee (FSC), the Board, Strategy Implementation and Impact SC (SIISC) and the Senior Leadership Team and deputise for the COO as required
- Ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities and obligations in relation to finance and tax
- Maintain and update all finance processes, policies and IT systems
- Assist employees with general finance enquiries and tasks
Who you are:
- You have experience in a Head of Finance role with a similar size charity or grant giving organisation
- You are qualified, QBE or studying towards a professional financial qualification
- You have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation including funder terms and conditions, employment law, charity compliance with the Charity Commission and UK accounting standards and SORP reporting, auditors and bodies such as HMRC
- You have a working knowledge of Sage (Intacct) software
- You are capable of owning multiple tasks and seeing them through to their conclusion, meeting deadlines and prioritising work.
- You can demonstrate a practical commitment to the Behaviours of London Sport.
- You can demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion in relation to London.
- You have a lived experience of day to day life in London
Key Details:
- Full-time permanent contract
- Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
- Offering 28 days’ holiday + 8 public holidays + 5 volunteer days + Christmas Closure
- Competitive Pension scheme
- Life Assurance and Health Cash Plan
- Flexible working: we use a model of 2 plus days in our central London office at House of Sport and working from home, with travel required throughout London
- By applying for the role, you are stating that you are eligible to work in the UK. London Sport is unable to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This new role will work across varied charity management projects to help set up a new UK office for a fast growing medical INGO that has already treated over 13 million patients across Africa!
It will include leading on a broad range of projects that support the set up and management of the UK registered office and will require working autonomously while being part of an experienced and supportive team. Benefits are competitive, work is primarily remote and partially flexible. This is a chance to help set up something new and leave your very own legacy for an up-and-coming medical organisation saving lives in Africa.
Role Context
ALIMA UK is in its start-up phase and is made up of a small team. This period is exciting at times unpredictable. We need someone reliable who enjoys and has a proven track record of leading and delivering on operational projects for a business or charity while working with senior stakeholders. They should be a highly organised self-starter who is able to work autonomously and lead on projects as well as a great team player.
The role is varied and has a significant financial element, so strong numerical skills and good written communication skills are both important as well as a flexible, responsible approach. Ideally they will also have experience of, and good knowledge of, the charity sector in the UK.
This role is posted as a one year contract as the needs of the business are changing as the organisation develops. At the end of the year the needs of ALIMA will be reviewed and there may be scope to further shape the role, depending on the needs of the business and funding available at the time.
Competitive benefits:
- Generous benefits: Medical care, 30 days holiday (pro rata) and 8% pension
- Position is largely remote/ working from home, with c. two days in London required per month (usually Putney or Kings Cross - N.B. if you are outside london cost of travel will be your responsibility)
- Hours are partially flexible but require 75% to fall within main office hours for the team (Monday to Thursday 9 to 5)
RESPONSIBILITIES
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Driving and implementing a varied range of projects that support the smooth set-up of the UK charity, in collaboration with the UK Head of Development
- Virtual Office Management, including organising cloud based filing systems, managing resources including IT, coordinating information collection
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Working with the Head of Development & Chair to create and develop new financial management systems for the charity
- Ongoing management of the financial systems of the charity including bookkeeping, invoice management and basic reporting
- Working with colleagues to produce financial reports for the Board, donors and others on request
EVENT & PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATION
- Coordination of small events
- Organising and coordinating staff and trustee visits to the UK and overseas
SUPPORTING SENIOR STAKEHOLDERS
- Organise UK board meetings including booking venues, finalising and circulating papers, minute taking
- Copywriting
Any other duties as may be reasonably required as part of supportive team.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
REQUIRED
Skills, Experience & Knowledge
- Experience working for a UK-based charity in an administrative, executive support, finance, fundraising or project management role
- Strong project management skills: a track record of successfully driving small to medium-sized projects
- Strong numerical skills, including experience reporting on or managing budgets, producing management accounts or equivalent
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills
- Excellent organisational skills: Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload to meet deadlines
- Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders including Senior level staff, donors and volunteers
- Knowledge and understanding of fundraising in the UK charity sector
Attributes
- Ability to work independently and take initiative within an established team
- A resilient mindset and ability to push through when the way ahead is not immediately obvious
- Ability to work collaboratively and supportively alongside the UK Team
- Passion for and commitment to the mission and goals of ALIMA
DESIRABLE
- Experience of working with accountancy software or excel
- French Language Skills
- Event coordination experience
- Experience with powerpoint or design programmes
- Fundraising experience
- Time working for an international development organisation
To apply please use your CV together with a cover letter. The letter should be no longer than 2000 words. To be considered, the letter will need to address how your skills and experience specifically meet the requirements laid out in the person specification.
Please note interviews will be held in central London on Monday 13 May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
International Charity is seeking a Finance Manager
Permanent role
Remote Working (Occasional visits to the London Office)
£54,000 - £57,000
The client is looking for a Qualified Accountant, preferably with a charity sector background.
The charity has income of Approx £11million which is a mixture of Restricted and Non-Restricted.
Reporting into the Head of Finance, your responsibilities will be:
To ensure effective support and delivery of organisational objectives, theis position plays a critical role in maintaining an efficient month end, ensuring accurate financial data, preparation of financial reports, carrying out the annual/audit process.
* Coordinate with country offices to consolidate financial data and ensure consistency, accuracy and transparency of financial reporting.
* Operating a smooth and disciplined month end with all balance sheet accounts reconciled and full monthly management pack and management accounts submitted to the Global Head of Finance.
* Preparation of full management accounts, analysis and presentation of accurate financial reports, including income/expenditure statements, balance sheet, cash flow statements, KPIs and forecasting.
* Monitor budgets, track expenditure, and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. Provide guidance and support to budget holders in budget development, cost control, and financial accountability.
* Coordinate with the Finance Business Partners to prepare/review restricted donor financial reports, ensuring the data reflects the records on the accounting system and meets donor compliance.
* Work with the Head of Global Finance to prepare the financial statements and manage the year end audit process/relationship.
* Work closely with the Head of Global Finance to support the annual budget process including interim forecasts and cash flows.
The client is reviewing applications on a rolling basis.