Finance Business Partner

Sja's West; Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield, London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide crucial support in financial planning and analysis for its Adult Volunteering area. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality insights that influence strategic decisions and ensures alignment with operational plans. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders, manage budgeting processes, and drive continuous improvements in financial reporting. Join a dedicated team committed to building healthier communities through impactful financial management and strategic investments.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

33 days holiday, increasing to 38 days over 5 years

Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Health and Wellbeing portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on services like gyms, cinemas, and holidays

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in finance business partnering.
• Proven track record in managing management accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning and analysis for Adult Volunteering.
• Deliver impactful business insights to influence decision-making.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Budgeting

Management Accounting

Business Partnering

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

The Finance Business Partner in Volunteering is responsible for providing support with the development of financial plans, analysis of financial performance, and forecasts for the Adult Volunteering area. The role aims to deliver high-quality business insights to support and influence strategic decision-making by St John’s management teams. As a key member of the Financial Planning and Insight team, the successful candidate will ensure the delivery of the annual three-year budgeting process aligned with strategic operational plans. Regular stakeholder engagement will be necessary to review and challenge reported performance against plans. This role covers the Adult Volunteering segment and supports other organizational overheads.

Role: Finance Business Partner (Volunteering)
Location: (Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield, London)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: 16.05.2025 (CVs are reviewed continuously, so early application is encouraged)

Additional Requirements: Willingness to attend occasional evening meetings via Teams, with TOIL and flexible working arrangements available.

Our Offer: We provide a supportive culture with career growth opportunities, work-life balance, and recognition. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and pension
• 33 days holiday, increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
• Health and Wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Programme
• Various discounts including Blue Light, NHS, and on services like gyms, cinemas, and holidays

About Us: Join a team of over 1,416 employees and 31,000 volunteers dedicated to lifesaving through first aid services, training, and campaigning. We are committed to building healthier, safer, and more resilient communities through community response, outreach, and training programs, as well as a social enterprise network.

Job Summary: The role involves supporting financial planning and analysis, delivering impactful business partnering, and driving continuous improvement in financial reporting and processes. The role also includes providing financial analysis for business cases and supporting strategic investments.

About You: You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with experience in the charity sector or large organizations. You have a proven track record in finance business partnering, managing management accounting processes, and influencing stakeholders confidently. You are curious, adaptable, and skilled at building effective networks internally and externally.

Further Details: More information is available on our website or upon application. We encourage early applications as the vacancy may close early if filled. We are committed to diversity, equality, and safeguarding, with pre-employment checks including DBS clearance where applicable.