Financial Planning and Analysis Lead

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Financial Planning and Analysis Lead, where your expertise will help combat human rights abuses. You will provide strategic oversight for financial management, ensuring effective policies and processes are in place while also leading a team. With a commitment to equity and inclusion, this role offers professional growth in a meaningful environment, alongside attractive benefits such as flexible working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

27 days of leave annually (29 after five years)

3 wellbeing days

Pension contributions matched at 6-9%

6 months full pay for family leave

Flexible working options including compressed patterns

Qualifications

• Qualified with a recognised accounting qualification or substantial experience.
• Technical knowledge of financial accounting and experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Skills to operate in a modern digital workplace with good understanding of financial tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and expertise to AIUK's financial planning and analysis function.
• Ensure financial planning processes are robust and user-friendly.
• Drive improvements that enhance decision-making and long-term sustainability.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial planning and analysis

Relationship building

Digital collaboration tools

Education

Recognised accounting qualification

Tools

Financial software and systems

Job description

Job Description

Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international, and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom, and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new Financial Planning and Analysis Lead.

About the role

With an income of over 32 million pounds last year, the work of our Finance Team is vital in supporting the wider organisation and enabling us to put our funds to the best possible use.

The role will provide leadership and expertise to AIUK's financial planning and analysis function. Reporting to the Head of Finance and managing two Finance Business Partners, the role will take a strategic approach to designing and communicating accurate, timely financial information. It will also drive a business partnering approach, enabling informed and proactive decision-making across the organisation.

The role will lead on ensuring that financial planning and analysis processes and outputs are robust, user-friendly, and adaptable to evolving needs, providing the foundation for efficient and effective financial management. Collaboration across teams will be essential to maintain and build financial literacy and confidence, empowering budget holders to fulfill their responsibilities. By integrating financial planning with organisational priorities, you will drive improvements that enhance decision-making, resilience, and long-term sustainability at AIUK.

More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.

The role may be for you if:

• You are qualified with a recognised accounting qualification or have substantial experience, with detailed technical knowledge of financial accounting and experience in financial planning and analysis.
• You have the skills to operate in a modern digital workplace, with a good understanding of financial software and systems, and experience embracing new digital tools to foster collaboration and productivity.
• You are an experienced line manager looking to step into a senior financial management position in an exciting organisation.
• You are skilled in building relationships, understanding the needs of key stakeholders, and communicating financial information to those who may not have a strong financial background.
• You collaborate and contribute positively to an inclusive culture.

Our Commitment to you

Equity and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We aim to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice and is actively anti-racist. We support and develop our staff through a meaningful and equitable approach.

Benefits include 27 days of leave annually (29 after five years), bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles), 3 wellbeing days, pension contributions matched at 6-9%, and 6 months of full pay for family leave. Flexible working options such as compressed work patterns and job shares are available.

Apply for this role

This vacancy may be removed earlier than the deadline if a high volume of applications is received. If you have started an application, you can complete it by the original deadline.

We encourage applications from everyone, especially from minority backgrounds and underrepresented groups, to achieve a balanced workforce, particularly at senior levels.

AIUK operates an anonymised application process to reduce bias. If you require adjustments or wish to apply in a different format, please contact us. We will send interview questions 24 hours in advance to support your preparation. We are a confident and inclusive organisation.

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