Finance Analyst (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

Autism; United States; Remote; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolled pension

33 days annual leave

Training and induction

Staff discounts

Cash plan for healthcare

Life Assurance 2x salary

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Headspace mindfulness

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Finance Analyst for a fixed term maternity cover, working remotely. The role supports Adult Services finance, delivering accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to drive financial sustainability across services with annual revenues of £20m–£35m.

You will collaborate with Finance Managers and operational teams, turning complex data into insights that inform strategic decisions and improvements. 9–12 months contract, 35 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and explaining financial reports and forecasts.
• Good understanding of finance systems, controls, bookkeeping, and ledgers.
• Willingness to work towards a professional qualification (AAT/ACCA/ACCA/CIMA).

Responsibilities

• 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 Finance, Adult Services, and Business Development to support costings, financial controls, and key improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Accountancy study experience (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Finance Analyst (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term - Full Time

£32,577 per annum

Working Hours:

35

Location:

Remote

Closing Date:

14/11/2026

Job Introduction

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.

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.