Finance Business Partner - Education and Central Services

National Autistic Society; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Finance Business Partner to oversee the financial strategy for Education and Central Services. You will manage financial governance, drive meaningful financial insights, and support the organization's mission. This full-time permanent position is home-based, offering a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave, pension scheme, and training opportunities. We encourage applicants with a diagnosis of autism to apply, promoting equal opportunities in the workplace.

Benefits

Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.

Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays).

Training – Great induction and training.

Discounts – Online staff discount scheme.

Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.

Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.

Flexible Benefits – Options like private health.

Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.

Mindfulness – Free Headspace app.

Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance and strategic partnerships.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks in financial governance.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the financial strategy for Education and Central Services.
• Convert financial analysis into strategic recommendations.
• Identify and assess financial risks while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Experience ensuring quality and consistency in operational processes

Strategic understanding of the wider public and charity sector

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Package Description

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.

Join Us as a Finance Business Partner – Education and Central Services

The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within Central Services, we support the Organisation to help protect the rights of autistic people and their families.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/

About the Team

The financial control team is responsible for financial planning, year end & audit, and all financial reporting. We provide consistent support to the whole charity and ensure all statutory and regulatory compliance is met. We work collaboratively across all teams, to improve communication and tighten financial controls.

We are highly skilled, technical experts striving for continuous improvement and have a positive impact on our stakeholders.

About the Role

The role operates as a key strategic partner within the financial control team, shaping and delivering the financial elements of the Education and Central Services strategy. It ensures initiatives are financially sustainable, risks are identified early, and opportunities for growth and efficiency are maximised.

What You’ll Do

• Own and drive the financial strategy for Education and Central Services
• Convert financial analysis into strategic recommendations that drive organisational success
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and business risks, embedding robust governance and compliance standards

What We’re Looking For

• Experience ensuring quality and consistency in operational processes
• Strategic understanding of the wider public and charity sector, including its financial governance and regulatory environment
• Excellent communication, to deliver clear, compelling messages, both in writing and verbally

This advert is for a full time permanent position at 35 Hours per week

This role is remote, home-based

What we can offer you

• Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.

About our application process

You will be required to upload your CV. If you are providing a supporting statement, please consider the following:

• Look at the job description and person specification.
• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
• Give examples if you can.

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.