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Certitude is a values-driven charity with over 30 years’ experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and those with mental health needs.
We are now seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team and work closely with operational leaders across supported living, residential, and community-based services. This is a highly visible role, focused on turning financial data into meaningful insight that improves outcomes, strengthens services, and delivers value for money, while remaining aligned with our mission and Charities SORP.
The key responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner include:
- Act as the primary finance contact for defined service localities, providing proactive, trusted business partnering support.
- Produce monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis and insightful commentary on income, staffing, agency usage, sleep-ins, travel, and overhead recovery.
- Support Team Managers with budgeting, reforecasting, cost control, and financial planning aligned to safe staffing and support needs.
- Lead unit economics and service performance analysis, including rota efficiency, voids, empty rooms, and overall service sustainability.
- Work closely with the Development Accountant to ensure pricing models, service charges, and cost allocations accurately reflect the true cost of delivery.
- Build and maintain finance KPI dashboards in collaboration with Operations and the Senior Management Accountant.
- Support bids, retenders, and contract variations by providing robust costings, pricing models, and funding justifications.
- Analyse performance across block, spot, framework, and personal budget contracts, reconciling delivered versus commissioned activity.
- Support commissioner discussions around uplifts linked to inflation, National Living Wage, and changes in acuity.
- Work with the Financial Controller to ensure accurate and timely billing, with correct treatment of restricted, unrestricted, and deferred income.
About Certitude:
With a workforce of around 1,500 colleagues and a turnover of approximately £70m, Certitude combines strong financial foundations with a clear social purpose. While our roots are firmly in London, we are expanding beyond the capital, creating exciting opportunities to shape how financial insight supports sustainable growth and high-quality care.
We are proud of our values and the impact we make, and we are committed to equality, diversity, and creating a great place to work for our colleagues.
The successful candidate will:
- Be part-qualified and actively studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification such as ACCA or CIMA, or equivalent.
- Ideally bring experience from social care or another people-intensive, service-led environment, though strong candidates from other sectors are very much encouraged to apply.
- Have hands-on experience producing management accounts, with the ability to deliver clear, insightful commentary and demonstrate effective finance business partnering in support of budgets and performance.
- Be comfortable working across multiple cost centres and managing an expanding portfolio of services or departments, with the confidence to analyse trends, review financial performance, and present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Be proactive, inquisitive, and willing to challenge the status quo, with the confidence to ask “why” and drive improvement.
This opportunity is being offered on a hybrid basis with the expectation you can visit their Balham High Road office a minimum of two days a week.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
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Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office
Prospect Research Officer
Ref: SC4931
Starting salary from £31,236 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum.
UEA is advancing its ambitious £100 million Dare to Do Different Campaign, with Prospect Research playing a central role. We are seeking someone who can help drive transformational change.
In this role, you will work closely with our fundraising team to identify, research, and engage high‑quality prospects, helping to build a strong pipeline of major donor opportunities while upholding the highest ethical standards. Your insights will inform strategic fundraising aligned with the University’s key priorities.
The ideal candidate will be educated to at least A level (or equivalent qualification) or equivalent experience and have a good understanding of fundraising, along with strong research, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
You will join a collaborative, supportive team that takes pride in achieving excellent results. This is a valuable opportunity to make a lasting impact helping us meet campaign goals and shape UEA’s future.
This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Further information on our great benefits package, including 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days, can be found on our benefits page.
Closing date: 16 March 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
Non Charity Employer
More than 1000
At UEA we’ve got the vision, the drive and some of the best, most innovative minds ready to solve the planet’s most pressing challenges.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.
Location: Southampton
Salary: £25,750 - £26,383
Hours per week: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference Number: STOPDA841 & STOPDA842
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:
The focus of this role is on reduction of risk and minimising impact of domestic abuse by providing support, advice and assistance to adults and any children living within Stop Domestic Abuse’s dispersed accommodation who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.
Dispersed accommodation is safe, self-contained accommodation with a similar level of specialist domestic abuse support as provided within our refuges but which may be more suitable for victims-survivors who are unable to stay in a refuge with communal spaces, and/or where peer support from other residents may not be appropriate. This may include: women with male children over 16, male victims-survivors, including men with children, LGBTQ+ victims-survivors, older adults, victims-survivors with disabilities, victims-survivors facing multiple disadvantages and victims-survivors with pets
To provide safety planning, support, advice, and assistance all adults, children those living within dispersed accommodation.
The post-holder will work to empower and support all victims and survivors of domestic abuse to make positive choices.
To participate in the delivery of the on-call out of hours on a rota basis.
What We Offer:
Time off and Flexibility:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)
- Birthday day off
- Child’s first day of school off
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Protected time of up to one hour each month
Family-Friendly Benefits:
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
- IVF Leave
Health and Wellbeing:
- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)
- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
About Stop Domestic Abuse:
Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’
We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.
Our UP2U programmes support those seeking to change abusive behaviours, and we also offer specialist support for victims of stalking. We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.
Our Values:
Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.
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Liberty is seeking a Facilities and Compliance Manager to deliver high-quality, proactive support across data and IT, property, facilities, and health and safety. This role underpins the organisation’s operations and ensures we can deliver our external mission as effectively as possible.
The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and be motivated by improving systems and processes. They will have strong attention to detail, a proactive, can-do attitude, and excellent written communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, user-friendly policies and procedures from scratch. The post-holder will thrive on providing a mix of practical hands-on facilities and infrastructure delivery (including IT and Health and Safety), and project/contractor management.
You will have a strong commitment to Liberty’s anti-oppression values and strategy.
Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society.
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 6 April 2026
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.
First round interviews will be held online on Thursday 23 April 2026
Second round interview will be held in person on Thursday 30 April 2026
Apply via the job board on our website.
Non Charity Employer
21 - 50
Liberty challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Alexandra Palace is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Financial Controller. Alexandra Palace is one of London’s most iconic destinations. For over 150 years, it has stood as a beacon of creativity, community and culture - home to world-first innovations, unforgettable entertainment and open access to green space across 196 acres of parkland in North London.
The Financial Controller is a key role within the Finance team, supporting the Finance Director to deliver a high-quality, efficient and forward-thinking finance function across a uniquely diverse, highly commercial and operationally complex organisation.
The role:
- Support the Finance Director in delivering a robust and effective finance function, providing technical expertise and operational leadership across the organisation.
- Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements and play a central role in managing the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and stakeholders.
- Drive the implementation of a new accounting system, improving processes, reporting capability and financial insight across the organisation.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and process improvements to ensure accuracy, transparency and strong governance.
- Lead on payroll financial control and reporting, ensuring data integrity and robust processes.
- Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts across multiple entities, identifying risks and supporting decision-making.
- Provide financial leadership on capital projects, supporting accounting and financial oversight of major developments on site.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of VAT and other statutory returns.
- Support the development of the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and strong financial awareness across the organisation.
The organisation:
Today, Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust is the custodian of this extraordinary site. As a charity, they are committed to safeguarding its heritage while continually evolving their offer to meet the needs of today’s audiences and communities. More than 4 million people visit each year to enjoy a dynamic mix of live events, festivals, exhibitions, learning and engagement programmes and community initiatives.
Operating with a blended income model - combining commercial income, public funding and philanthropic support the organisation offers a complex, engaging environment where finance plays a crucial role in enabling sustainable growth and delivering public value.
Essential criteria:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant relevant experience
- Demonstrable experience in a Financial Controller or similar role within a complex organisation
- Experience preparing statutory accounts within the charity / not-for-profit sector
- Experience managing external audits and working closely with auditors
- Strong financial control and balance sheet management experience
- Experience leading or supporting finance system implementation or process improvement
- Proven line management experience and ability to develop teams
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders
This role will be based at Alexandra Palace with regular on-site presence required to support collaboration across the organisation.
The closing date for applications is 12th March, with first stage interviews scheduled for 19th–20th March and second stage interviews 26th-27th March.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis ahead of the closing date, so please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, the exclusive recruitment partner, to be considered.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our mission is: To repair, restore and maintain the park and palace for the recreation and enjoyment of the public forever.
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In their search for a new Head of Financial Planning and Analysis on a permanent basis, The National Archives are partnering with Robertson Bell.
The Organisation
The National Archives is home to 1,000 years of our nation's histories, from Domesday to Downing Street tweets, our vast collection of archival treasures is as varied as it is inspiring.
Our mission is to collect and preserve the public record, to connect citizens with their history through unrivalled collections and to partner with archives everywhere. In 2038 we will celebrate the bicentenary of the founding of the Public Record Office, and our 2038 vision is for The National Archives to be the living digital archive of the state.
With a highly motivated and engaged staff of around 650 based in a beautiful setting in Kew, The National Archives is a surprising and inspirational mixture of talents, from their world-leading experts in history, digital, technology, and conservation to their impressive operational teams delivering public services and providing leadership for the archives sector. To find out more visit:
The role
Operating within the Finance and Performance Directorate, as Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will lead the Finance Business Partner and Senior Management Accounts team. You will develop the financial planning and analysis capabilities of the team that will better support financial decision making across the organisation and effective risk management. You will lead on The National Archives' financial planning through Spending Reviews and Fiscal Events; ensuring these are reflected and managed internally through budgets, efficiencies and multi-year business planning.
Other responsibilities include:
- Leading the Finance Business Partner and Senior Management Accounts team, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to ensure high-quality professional finance support and advice is provided to the organisation and development of team members.
- Deputising for the Finance Director as required and help lead the Finance and Performance team through periods of change.
- Leading The National Archives' financial planning at single-year and multi-year levels Spending Reviews and other fiscal events.
- Overseeing the annual business planning process to ensure an effective process that allocates budgets and defines key business priorities, and building financial modelling capabilities to support senior managers.
- Delivering timely and accurate management accounts and re-forecasts, presenting key insights and recommendations to the Executive Team, Board, and Committees.
- Acting as a Finance Business Partner, supporting Directorates and budget holders to ensure financial responsibilities are understood, business cases are robust, and governance processes are followed.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Directors, Heads of Department, and HM Treasury, ensuring finance is trusted and influences decision-making.
- Promoting and realising the benefits of our ERP system across Directorates and the wider finance function.
Full details of the job role available in the candidate pack
The successful candidate will
- Be qualified with CCAB, CIMA or equivalent with significant financial experience over an extended period of time, including experience in a relevant strategic financial role.
- Have significant experience of leading and motivating a team of finance professionals to deliver against their personal and team objectives and promote excellence.
- Will be an initiative-taking and an effective organiser, which will allow you to work fluidly in a demanding environment, remaining flexible at all times.
- Have the ability to influence and make impact at senior levels and across the organisation through excellent interpersonal and communication skills including building and maintaining networks and relationships.
- Have an excellent personal presentation and written communication skills, including the ability to put complex financial issues into plain language for non-specialist audiences and build this capability within the team.
- Adopt a collaborative approach to problem solving and the ability to consider a number of options and scenarios in order to achieve effective outcomes.
- Have strong analytical skills to identify and interpret trends and improve financial forecast data.
- Be able to lead, promote and embed the use and value
