Finance Business Partner

Reed; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An organisation supporting sight loss is seeking a Finance & Planning Manager to lead financial analysis and budgeting efforts. This role will drive performance and efficiency while collaborating closely across the organization. Candidates should hold an ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification and have strong Excel skills. The position offers a salary of £50k-£55k plus benefits and allows for a hybrid work model with 2 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting in medium to large organisations.
• Skilled in activity-based costing, ROI analysis, and linking financial and non-financial indicators.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of budgets and rolling forecasts focused on service delivery, productivity, and innovation.
• Deliver scenario modelling and performance analysis to identify cost-effective improvements.
• Coach and educate non-financial colleagues to enhance financial acumen.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel modelling

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified

Tools

Dynamic reporting tools

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving performance and efficiency? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in an organisation that helps people with sight loss live the life they choose?

Location: Reading / Hybrid - 2 days in the office Salary: £50k-£55k+ Benefits Contract Type: 12 Month FTC

The organisation is seeking a Finance & Planning Manager whose financial expertise will play a key role in supporting the delivery of strategic goals. The successful candidate will contribute through insightful analysis, robust planning, and collaborative business partnering, helping to drive performance, efficiency, and innovation across the organisation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of budgets and rolling forecasts focused on service delivery, productivity, and innovation.
• Deliver scenario modelling and performance analysis to identify cost-effective improvements.
• Create and manage activity-based and productivity reporting.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to influence decision-making.
• Coach and educate non-financial colleagues to enhance financial acumen.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Person Specifications:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting in medium to large organisations.
• Skilled in activity-based costing, ROI analysis, and linking financial and non-financial indicators.
• Strong Excel modelling and dashboard presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Desirable:
  • Experience in the charity or third sector.
  • Knowledge of dynamic reporting tools and VI-accessible reporting.
  • Curious about technology and efficiency improvements.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.