Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst (FP&A) / Finance Business Partner

Leonard Cheshire UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis / Finance Business Partner to enhance their finance team. In this role, you will deliver financial analysis, lead budgeting processes, and partner with operational teams to align finances with care goals. This position demands strong financial skills, including Excel proficiency, with a passion for purpose-led work being key. The role offers a generous pension scheme and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous contributory company pension scheme

Cash Health Plan membership

Wagestream

Free Blue Light Card

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong FP and A or management accounting experience.
• Excellent Excel and modelling skills.
• Sector experience in care, health or charity is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Partner with operational teams to align finances with care goals.
• Drive improvements in systems and reporting tools.
• Support strategic projects and investment decisions.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Management Accounting

Excel

Education

Part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months working a minimum of 3 days per week in the office (East Midlands Office Pegasus Business Park, DE74 2TZ). Hybrid working available.

Are you ready to use your financial skills to make a real social impact?

Leonard Cheshire is a leading charity dedicated to supporting disabled people to live, learn, and work independently. With over 70 years of experience, we champion inclusion, break down barriers, and open doors to opportunity. As part of our finance team, you'll contribute to a mission-driven organisation that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

About the role

We are looking for a talented Financial Planning and Analysis (FP and A) / Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting and FP and A, you\'ll play a crucial role in supporting strategic planning, budgeting, and performance analysis across our UK-wide care services.

This is more than just numbers; you\'ll be driving decisions that directly impact the lives of the people we support.

We work best when we\'re together. This role involves being in the office at least three days a week to support teamwork and shared success.

Your responsibilities

• Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Partner with operational teams to align finances with care goals.
• Drive improvements in systems and reporting tools.
• Support strategic projects and investment decisions.

Your profile

• Part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• Strong FP and A or management accounting experience.
• Excellent Excel and modelling skills.
• Sector experience in care, health or charity is a bonus.
• A passion for purpose-led work.

What we offer

• Generous contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Cash Health Plan membership for everyday healthcare expenses.
• Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day (click here for more details).
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.