Finance Business Partner

Recovery Focus; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK seeks a Finance Business Partner to provide financial insights and analysis. You'll prepare monthly management accounts, support budget setting, and work closely with operational managers to drive improvement. The ideal candidate should possess an AAT qualification or equivalent experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package includes 27 days annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days' annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Professional fee reimbursement

Online GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience producing management accounts and financial commentary.
• Ability to translate finance for non-finance colleagues.
• Experience with project or tender costing.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely and accurate management accounts.
• Deliver financial reports and commentary for decision-making.
• Lead on budget setting and reforecasting.
• Build relationships with operational teams.
• Support audits and ensure compliance.
• Review financial processes to strengthen controls.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidence with financial systems

Collaborative approach

Education

AAT level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Role: Finance Business Partner

Location: Nationwide options

Salary range: £38,960 - £48,000

Permanent role 37 hours per week

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you'll work closely with service and operational managers, providing expert financial insight, reporting, and analysis. You'll prepare accurate monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts - helping leaders understand performance, identify risks, and drive improvement.

This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys blending financial expertise with partnership and problem-solving across a complex, purpose‑led organisation.

What You'll Do

• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts, analysing variances and supporting budget holders.
• Deliver clear financial reports and commentary that support effective decision‑making.
• Lead on budget setting and reforecasting, providing challenge and guidance to ensure robust financial plans.
• Build trusted relationships with operational teams, providing financial training and advice.
• Support regional analysis, funding applications, and tenders.
• Contribute to audits and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Review financial processes to strengthen controls and reduce administrative burden.

For the full Job Description: http://humankindcharity.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Finance-Business-Partner.pdf

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need

• A qualification to AAT level or above, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate finance for non‑finance colleagues.
• Experience producing management accounts and financial commentary.
• Confidence working with financial systems, budgets, and project or tender costing.
• A collaborative and values‑led approach.

What We Offer

• We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
• 27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family‑friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

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