Finance Analyst (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

National Autistic Society; United States; Remote; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave 33 days

Training

Discounts

Healthcare plan

Life assurance 2x salary

Flexible benefits

EAP

Headspace

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is recruiting a Finance Analyst for a fixed-term maternity cover. You will join the Adult Services Finance Business Partnering team, delivering financial insight and reporting to support high-quality service delivery and financial sustainability.

You’ll prepare reports and forecasts, work with operational teams, and contribute to improvements across services with revenues of £20m–£35m. This is a full-time, 35-hour role, homebased in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing financial reports and budgets.
• Knowledge of finance systems, controls and ledgers.
• Willingness to pursue professional qualification such as AAT/ACCA/CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate financial reports, P&Ls, budgets and forecasts, investigating variances and supporting corrective actions.
• Provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making and planning.
• Collaborate with Finance, Adult Services and Business Development on costings, controls and improvement projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Finance Analyst (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

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 Analyst

The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within our Corporate Services support the teams who champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families. We have a rewarding opportunity for a Finance Analyst in our finance team. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Team

You’ll be part of the Adult Services Finance Business Partnering team, working closely with operational leaders, Finance colleagues, Business Development, HR, and Estates teams. The team plays a vital role in supporting informed decision‑making across Adult Services, providing financial insight, analysis, and reporting that helps ensure high‑quality service delivery, financial sustainability, and positive outcomes for the people we support.

About the Role

As a Finance Analyst, you’ll support the financial performance of Adult Services by providing accurate reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Working closely with Finance Managers and operational teams, you'll turn complex financial data into meaningful insights, helping leaders understand performance, make informed decisions, and deliver financial sustainability across services with annual revenues of £20m–£35m.

What You’ll Do

• Produce accurate financial reports, service P&Ls, budgets, and forecasts, investigating variances and supporting timely corrective action.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support operational decision‑making, business planning, and service performance reviews.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Finance, Adult Services, and Business Development to support costings, financial controls, and key improvement projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience preparing and explaining financial reports, with a good understanding of finance systems, controls, bookkeeping principles, and ledgers.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Some accountancy study experience (such as AAT, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), or a willingness to work towards a professional qualification.

This role is for a full-time position at 35 hours per week. This is a fixed term maternity cover position for 9-12 months.

This role is Homebased

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, 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.

To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential if its applicable to your role.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

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

Important Information

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

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Company: National Autistic Society Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: Remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 30 Oct 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026