Finance Business Partner - Charity

The Soil Association; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual holiday

Pension scheme with ethical investment

Free Soil Association membership

Volunteer days

Flexible working

Cycle to work

Sociable workplace

Job summary

The Soil Association is seeking a Finance Business Partner (Charity) to join the Group Finance team in Bristol, offering hybrid working (40% office based).

You will produce and analyse group management accounts, consolidate subsidiary accounts, and support budget holders with monthly financial reporting to enable informed decisions. Collaboration with the Group Financial Controller is essential for budgeting, forecasting and year-end processes.

Qualifications

• Several years post-qualification experience in management accounting.
• Significant practical experience of working in charity accounting and within the Charity SORP framework.
• Experience as a business partner to non-financial stakeholders; ability to explain complex charity accounting concepts.
• Confidence to challenge assumptions with budget holders and provide constructive feedback.
• Experience of managing a small team and coaching junior members.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline driven.
• Knowledge of Sage accounting platforms and Power BI is beneficial.
• Willingness to attend office in central Bristol two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Produce and analyse regular group management accounts.
• Consolidate subsidiary accounts managed by other Finance Partners.
• Monitor restricted fund reporting.
• Support budget holders interpreting monthly financial reports to enable informed decisions.
• Collaborate with Group Financial Controller on budget and forecasting processes.
• Support year-end audit preparation and related activities.

Skills

Charity accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Group reporting

Power BI

Education

Qualified finance professional

Tools

Sage accounting

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Charity

Location: Bristol based with hybrid working (40% office based)

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time - 35 Hours per week, Mon-Fri

Salary: £46,000 - £49,000 pa

About our Organisation

The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare.That'sbecausewe cannottackle these issues in isolation.

We campaign for change, we support farming innovation, we serve healthy food in communities, we support and grow the organic market,and we protect forests.Wecouldn'tdo any of this without our supporters, partners,donorsand dedicated staff. We make a difference in the world whereit'sneeded the most.

About the Opportunity

This is a core role in the Soil Association's Group Finance team, providing accurate, timely and insightful financial information to management and budget holders across the Soil Association Charity. You will be responsible for producing and analysing regular group management accounts, consolidating subsidiary accounts managed by other Finance Business Partners in the team and monitoring restricted fund reporting. Acting as a business partner you will support budget holders interpreting and understanding their monthly financial reports, enabling them to make the best decisions for the organisation.

In addition you will work closely with the Group Financial Controller on the budget and forecasting processes as well as taking a significant role is supporting the year end audit process.

About You

We are looking for an experienced, qualified, charity finance professional to deliver deep insight into the organisation's numbers. You will:

• Have several years post qualification experience in management accounting.
• Significant practical experience of working in charity accounting and working within the Charity SORP framework.
• Having worked as a business partner to non-financial stakeholders, helping them understand the complexities of charity accounting.
• Confidence to provide constructive feedback and challenge assumptions with budget holders.
• Prior experience of managing a small team and coaching junior team members.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and a mindfulness for deadline delivery.
• An interest in process improvement and creating more efficient ways of working.
• Knowledge of Sage accounting platforms and Power BI beneficial.
• Willingness to attend office in central Bristol two days per week.

Please note that if you are successful in your application to the role any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:

• 27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of serviceplus bank holidays(pro rata for part time)
• Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service
• Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce
• Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce