Strategic Finance Partner to Senior Leaders

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme (for roles that me

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days plus 1

Job summary

The National Trust invites applications for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our team. You will act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, delivering financial insight to inform decisions and ensure long-term sustainability.

Across the organisation you will influence strategy, shape investment appraisal, and translate complex data into clear guidance. You will lead and develop Finance Business Partners and drive continuous improvement in financial performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance and/or business partnering at a senior level.
• Proven ability to lead financial delivery across an organisation.
• Strong capability to translate complex data into practical insights.
• Understanding of financial sustainability and long-term planning.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and partner with senior leaders to influence decisions.
• Develop short, medium and long-term financial plans and robust investment appraisal.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for organisational performance.
• Lead and develop Finance Business Partners and Financial Support staff.

Skills

Finance business partnering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Communication

Change management

Building financial capability

Analytical thinking

Job description

The National Trust invites applications for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our team. You will act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, delivering financial insight to inform decisions and ensure long-term sustainability.

Across the organisation you will influence strategy, shape investment appraisal, and translate complex data into clear guidance. You will lead and develop Finance Business Partners and drive continuous improvement in financial performance.