Senior Finance Partner & Strategic Leader (Hybrid)

National Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days + buy‑

Flexible working whenever possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Job summary

National Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, providing financial insight to inform decision making and deliver long-term financial sustainability. You will develop financial plans, oversee robust investment appraisal, and train Finance Business Partners to build financial capability across the organisation.

This national role offers hybrid working with site visits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in finance and/or business partnering.
• Leadership capability across an organisation.
• Ability to analyse complex issues into practical solutions.
• Understanding of financial sustainability and long-term planning.
• Builds collaborative relationships and influences senior stakeholders.
• Credible, resilient leader able to navigate ambiguity and drive change.
• Develops people and builds financial capability.
• Communicates complex financial data clearly to inform decisions.
• Leads inclusively, valuing diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• You'll provide strategic financial leadership, partnering with senior leaders and colleagues to influence decision-making, assess opportunities and risks and support the delivery of sustainable financial outcomes.
• You'll help develop short, medium & long-term financial plans, while promoting robust investment appraisal and financial best practice.
• Using high-quality financial analysis and management information, translate complex data into clear, actionable insight that supports performance and strategic delivery.
• You'll lead and develop Finance Business Partners and Financial Support Assistants, promoting a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Skills

Finance partner

Team leadership

Financial delivery

Stakeholder management

Strategic financial planning

Investment appraisal

Analytical thinking

Communication of complex data

Change leadership

Diversity and inclusion

Job description

National Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, providing financial insight to inform decision making and deliver long-term financial sustainability. You will develop financial plans, oversee robust investment appraisal, and train Finance Business Partners to build financial capability across the organisation.

This national role offers hybrid working with site visits.