Finance Lead Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism (CAA) Are you ready to use your financial expertise to drive fundraising growth and help shape a more inclusive future for people with learning disabilities? Join Mencap as our Finance Lead Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism (CAA) and play a pivotal role in maximising the impact of our fundraising and advocacy work. About the Role As part of our collaborative Finance Business Partnering team, you ll support fundraising, communications, advocacy, and activism across Mencap. You ll provide clear financial advice, insightful analysis, and strong financial management to ensure our fundraising income is used effectively to benefit people with learning disabilities. Over the next five years Mencap have big ambitions to significantly grow our fundraising income and increase our influencing and campaigning impact to ensure people with a learning disability can live life to the full. This role is a full time permanent position.There is flexibility around where the role is based. We have large offices in London and Peterborough and smaller offices located throughout the UK. You will need to travel occasionally for meetings. However, this role will primarily be working remotely. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with directorate teams to create robust budgets and forecasts, offering support and advice for realistic financial planning. Providing clear financial reports and analysis to help teams understand results, spot emerging issues, and make informed decisions. Supporting complex income forecasting (e.g. legacies), using scenario analysis to guide planning and assess risk. Delivering financial analysis and modelling to support investment decisions. Ensuring funding applications and management of restricted funds are accurate and compliant. Improving finance processes and reporting, including with our new Salesforce fundraising CRM system. Acting as key contact for external auditors and funders regarding fundraising financials. Ensuring accounting and financial compliance with Charity SORP and other relevant regulations. Managing and coaching an FBP team member, supporting their development. What You ll Bring Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or equivalent). Proven experience in finance business partnering, ideally within a charity or fundraising environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities. Clear communication and influencing skills, able to explain financial information to others. Motivation to improve systems and processes. Commitment to improving the lives of people with a learning disability. Highly desirable: Knowledge of Charity SORP and charity finance regulations. Experience with restricted reserves and external reporting to funders. Familiarity with fundraising bids, donor engagement, and business development. Salesforce and/or Power BI experience. If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to create real, positive change for people with learning disabilities, we want to hear from you! Applications close on Monday, 3rd November. If you're interested in this position, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will begin once suitable candidates are identified, and the advert may close early. Benefits Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you re applying for.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
Finance Lead Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism (CAA) Are you ready to use your financial expertise to drive fundraising growth and help shape a more inclusive future for people with learning disabilities? Join Mencap as our Finance Lead Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism (CAA) and play a pivotal role in maximising the impact of our fundraising and advocacy work. About the Role As part of our collaborative Finance Business Partnering team, you ll support fundraising, communications, advocacy, and activism across Mencap. You ll provide clear financial advice, insightful analysis, and strong financial management to ensure our fundraising income is used effectively to benefit people with learning disabilities. Over the next five years Mencap have big ambitions to significantly grow our fundraising income and increase our influencing and campaigning impact to ensure people with a learning disability can live life to the full. This role is a full time permanent position.There is flexibility around where the role is based. We have large offices in London and Peterborough and smaller offices located throughout the UK. You will need to travel occasionally for meetings. However, this role will primarily be working remotely. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with directorate teams to create robust budgets and forecasts, offering support and advice for realistic financial planning. Providing clear financial reports and analysis to help teams understand results, spot emerging issues, and make informed decisions. Supporting complex income forecasting (e.g. legacies), using scenario analysis to guide planning and assess risk. Delivering financial analysis and modelling to support investment decisions. Ensuring funding applications and management of restricted funds are accurate and compliant. Improving finance processes and reporting, including with our new Salesforce fundraising CRM system. Acting as key contact for external auditors and funders regarding fundraising financials. Ensuring accounting and financial compliance with Charity SORP and other relevant regulations. Managing and coaching an FBP team member, supporting their development. What You ll Bring Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or equivalent). Proven experience in finance business partnering, ideally within a charity or fundraising environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities. Clear communication and influencing skills, able to explain financial information to others. Motivation to improve systems and processes. Commitment to improving the lives of people with a learning disability. Highly desirable: Knowledge of Charity SORP and charity finance regulations. Experience with restricted reserves and external reporting to funders. Familiarity with fundraising bids, donor engagement, and business development. Salesforce and/or Power BI experience. If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to create real, positive change for people with learning disabilities, we want to hear from you! Applications close on Monday, 3rd November. If you're interested in this position, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will begin once suitable candidates are identified, and the advert may close early. Benefits Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you re applying for.
Role: Senior Finance Business Partner Location: South Yorkshire - Hybrid Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Salary: 53k - 55k Sellick Partnership are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner for a public sector organisation based in South Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role in providing strategic financial support and insight during a period of organisational change. Key responsibilities: Provide financial analysis and business partnering support to senior leaders across the organisation Lead on management reporting, budgeting and forecasting for key directorates Support the development of financial strategies that align with organisational objectives Deliver accurate and timely management information to support effective decision-making Lead the annual budget-setting process and ensure robust monitoring throughout the year Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Promote continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, and reporting Key skills: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong experience in a Finance Business Partner or senior management accounting role Previous experience working within the public or not-for-profit sector Proven track record of providing financial advice and challenging senior stakeholders Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Excellent communication and influencing skills Able to work autonomously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment Please apply if you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity. For additional information, please contact Jack Rice at Sellick Partnership. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
Role: Senior Finance Business Partner Location: South Yorkshire - Hybrid Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Salary: 53k - 55k Sellick Partnership are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner for a public sector organisation based in South Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role in providing strategic financial support and insight during a period of organisational change. Key responsibilities: Provide financial analysis and business partnering support to senior leaders across the organisation Lead on management reporting, budgeting and forecasting for key directorates Support the development of financial strategies that align with organisational objectives Deliver accurate and timely management information to support effective decision-making Lead the annual budget-setting process and ensure robust monitoring throughout the year Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Promote continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, and reporting Key skills: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong experience in a Finance Business Partner or senior management accounting role Previous experience working within the public or not-for-profit sector Proven track record of providing financial advice and challenging senior stakeholders Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Excellent communication and influencing skills Able to work autonomously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment Please apply if you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity. For additional information, please contact Jack Rice at Sellick Partnership. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Management Accountant (Ref 2025-192) Location: 2 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8PB The Management Accountant will be responsible to a Finance Business Partner (senior accountant) and will lead a small team of staff in the provision of an efficient, effective, and professional management accounting service to a Directorate within the business The current salary for this post is £45,091- £51,356 per annum. We also have an excellent pension scheme with an employer contribution of 19%. All the information you need to apply is available in the Candidate Information Pack, which includes full details of the essential and desirable criteria. This is available via clicking APPLY NOW Applications will open on 16 October 2025 and the closing date for receipt of applications is 4:30pm on Thursday 30 October 2025. The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.
Oct 20, 2025
Full time
Management Accountant (Ref 2025-192) Location: 2 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8PB The Management Accountant will be responsible to a Finance Business Partner (senior accountant) and will lead a small team of staff in the provision of an efficient, effective, and professional management accounting service to a Directorate within the business The current salary for this post is £45,091- £51,356 per annum. We also have an excellent pension scheme with an employer contribution of 19%. All the information you need to apply is available in the Candidate Information Pack, which includes full details of the essential and desirable criteria. This is available via clicking APPLY NOW Applications will open on 16 October 2025 and the closing date for receipt of applications is 4:30pm on Thursday 30 October 2025. The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.
Role: Interim Finance Business Partner Location: Midlands- Hybrid Type: Temp - 6 months - Public Sector Hours: Full Time Salary: 350- 550 per day (inside IR35) Vivid Resourcing are looking for an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner for a Local Authority in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to contribute strategic financial guidance and insight during a time of organisational transformation. Key responsibilities: Provide financial analysis and business partnering support to senior leaders across the organisation Lead on management reporting, budgeting and forecasting for key directorates Support the development of financial strategies that align with organisational objectives Deliver accurate and timely management information to support effective decision-making Lead the annual budget-setting process and ensure robust monitoring throughout the year Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Promote continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, and reporting Key skills: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong experience in a Finance Business Partner or senior management accounting role Previous experience working within the public or not-for-profit sector Proven track record of providing financial advice and challenging senior stakeholders Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Excellent communication and influencing skills Able to work autonomously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
Oct 18, 2025
Contractor
Role: Interim Finance Business Partner Location: Midlands- Hybrid Type: Temp - 6 months - Public Sector Hours: Full Time Salary: 350- 550 per day (inside IR35) Vivid Resourcing are looking for an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner for a Local Authority in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to contribute strategic financial guidance and insight during a time of organisational transformation. Key responsibilities: Provide financial analysis and business partnering support to senior leaders across the organisation Lead on management reporting, budgeting and forecasting for key directorates Support the development of financial strategies that align with organisational objectives Deliver accurate and timely management information to support effective decision-making Lead the annual budget-setting process and ensure robust monitoring throughout the year Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Promote continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, and reporting Key skills: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong experience in a Finance Business Partner or senior management accounting role Previous experience working within the public or not-for-profit sector Proven track record of providing financial advice and challenging senior stakeholders Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Excellent communication and influencing skills Able to work autonomously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
Finance Business Partner 45,200 - 48,200 Permanent, Full-time Wirral (Hybrid Working) Finance Business Partner required to join a well-established forward-thinking Public Sector organisation on a permanent full time basis. Our client is looking for an engaging /Finance Business Partner/Management Accountant who is keen to add real value to the service line and wider organisation. The Finance Business Partner will provide accurate, timely and comprehensive financial information and analysis to inform decision making and financial management activities, alongside the duties below; Key responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner Collaborate with budget holders and stakeholders within assigned Directorates to provide expert financial advice and guidance on financial matters. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with budget holders, understanding their objectives, and translating them into financial plans and strategies Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement effective financial controls and processes. Prepare accurate financial reports, forecasts, and budgets for assigned teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Analyse financial data, identify trends and variances and provide insights to support decision-making processes. Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements. Required skills and experience of the Finance Business Partner A recognised accountancy qualification / part qualification (CIPFA,ACA,ACCA,CIMA) or QBE Proven business partnering skills The ability to build engage, influence and challenge as and where needed The successful candidate will have a collaborative approach and a passion to add real value to the organisation and wider community Excellent communication skills both verbally and written with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across the organisation Proficient in the use of MS Office suite, particularly Excel The successful individual will be looking for an opportunity where they can use there existing skills to add real value. You will be passionate about making a difference whilst having the financial acumen to advise support and challenge where needed. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that offers a "people first" approach to both your career and wellbeing. This role benefits from working with an inspiring/supportive manager alongside a wider friendly team. As part of a larger wider finance team you will be supported to further your career plans at a pace that excites and suits you. Further exciting benefits include of this role include: Impressive office space/working environment Flexible working 16-18% pension contribution Hybrid working (2 days on site) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays If you are interested in hearing more about this exciting Finance Business Partner opportunity, please apply now, or contact Abigail Day at Sellick Partnership. We will be reviewing CVs on a daily basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Finance Business Partner 45,200 - 48,200 Permanent, Full-time Wirral (Hybrid Working) Finance Business Partner required to join a well-established forward-thinking Public Sector organisation on a permanent full time basis. Our client is looking for an engaging /Finance Business Partner/Management Accountant who is keen to add real value to the service line and wider organisation. The Finance Business Partner will provide accurate, timely and comprehensive financial information and analysis to inform decision making and financial management activities, alongside the duties below; Key responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner Collaborate with budget holders and stakeholders within assigned Directorates to provide expert financial advice and guidance on financial matters. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with budget holders, understanding their objectives, and translating them into financial plans and strategies Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement effective financial controls and processes. Prepare accurate financial reports, forecasts, and budgets for assigned teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Analyse financial data, identify trends and variances and provide insights to support decision-making processes. Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements. Required skills and experience of the Finance Business Partner A recognised accountancy qualification / part qualification (CIPFA,ACA,ACCA,CIMA) or QBE Proven business partnering skills The ability to build engage, influence and challenge as and where needed The successful candidate will have a collaborative approach and a passion to add real value to the organisation and wider community Excellent communication skills both verbally and written with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across the organisation Proficient in the use of MS Office suite, particularly Excel The successful individual will be looking for an opportunity where they can use there existing skills to add real value. You will be passionate about making a difference whilst having the financial acumen to advise support and challenge where needed. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that offers a "people first" approach to both your career and wellbeing. This role benefits from working with an inspiring/supportive manager alongside a wider friendly team. As part of a larger wider finance team you will be supported to further your career plans at a pace that excites and suits you. Further exciting benefits include of this role include: Impressive office space/working environment Flexible working 16-18% pension contribution Hybrid working (2 days on site) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays If you are interested in hearing more about this exciting Finance Business Partner opportunity, please apply now, or contact Abigail Day at Sellick Partnership. We will be reviewing CVs on a daily basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Finance Analyst Finance Analyst - 4 posts London Borough of Brent Salary - £48,003 - £58, 461 (depending on experience as per the job description) 3 days in the office, 2 days at home Wembley At London Borough of Brent, finance is more than just producing the accounts-it's about enabling transformation, safeguarding public resources, and helping shape the future of our borough. Working closely with colleagues across the council to ensure that financial insight is at the heart of decision-making. Their work is grounded in fairness, inclusion, and respect, and great pride is taken in creating a team environment where every voice is heard, and every success is celebrated. These values are not just aspirations-they are embedded in how they lead, how they support each other, and how they deliver for Brent's communities. Your new role There are 4 positions on offer at the Finance Analyst level - Finance Analyst - HRA You will be supporting the HRA Senior Finance Analyst and contributing towards preparation of the HRA annual statement of accounts and notes and dealing with subsequent audit queries. Carrying out various checks and reconciliations, supporting the service with annual housing rent setting and tenants' service charge reviews. Contributing towards the annual update of the HRA Business Plan and its regular monitoring and supporting the preparation of HRA budgets. Finance Analyst - Housing General Fund You will be working as a Business Partner within the Resident and Housing Services Team. You will be responsible for providing professional financial and accounting support to a major department within the Council, directly contributing to the effective management and delivery of vital housing services.In this pivotal role you will oversee the financial aspects of the housing function and programmes, ensuring accurate budget management, insightful financial reporting, and comprehensive analysis of housing needs and associated costs.Your expertise, strong analytical capabilities and financial modelling skills will help to inform strategic decision-making, enhance financial performance, and support the Council's mission to provide support to homelessness or at risk of it, while simultaneously facilitating a move to more permanent and stable housing. Finance Analyst - Capital You will be working as a Business Partner within the Capital Team. You will be responsible for providing professional financial and accounting support to an area of the Council's ambitious capital programme. The Finance Analyst would support all officers within a specific Capital board area with high level professional advice on a broad range of financial issues and their relation to the council's corporate and managerial objectives.In addition, they will support in ensuring the asset register is accurately updated each year as well as appraising new capital projects and leading a series of financial reporting tasks across capital. Your expertise, strong analytical capabilities and financial modelling skills will help to inform strategic decision-making, enhance financial performance, and support the Council's strategic objectives. Finance Analyst - Children & Young People You will be the Finance Business Partner supporting the CYPCD directorate, particularly the teams that deal with all aspects of inclusion of children with Special Educational Needs. You will play a key role in supporting the ongoing plan that is aimed at reducing the current Dedicated Schools Grant deficit. Including working on detailed complex analysis of data and supporting with the budget-setting process of the Dedicated Schools Grant. What you need to succeed The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant or hold an AAT qualification, with a strong interest in pursuing a more technical role within finance. A genuine curiosity about the funding mechanisms of local government and a commitment to staying informed on statutory regulations are essential. While experience in local government is advantageous, we also welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in other public sector organisations, charities/ not for profit. What you'll get in return Competitive salary The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlements starting from 27 days' holiday a year A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity and paternity entitlements and childcare schemes Flexible working patterns, including hybrid working Training and development opportunities Good travel links in and out of Wembley and a range of cost saving travel schemes Access to My Brent Rewards, our dedicated website for staff with big brand discounts and local offers Work at the outstanding state-of-the-art Brent Civic Centre The closing date will be 21st October but please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please do not wait until the closing date to apply. #
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Finance Analyst Finance Analyst - 4 posts London Borough of Brent Salary - £48,003 - £58, 461 (depending on experience as per the job description) 3 days in the office, 2 days at home Wembley At London Borough of Brent, finance is more than just producing the accounts-it's about enabling transformation, safeguarding public resources, and helping shape the future of our borough. Working closely with colleagues across the council to ensure that financial insight is at the heart of decision-making. Their work is grounded in fairness, inclusion, and respect, and great pride is taken in creating a team environment where every voice is heard, and every success is celebrated. These values are not just aspirations-they are embedded in how they lead, how they support each other, and how they deliver for Brent's communities. Your new role There are 4 positions on offer at the Finance Analyst level - Finance Analyst - HRA You will be supporting the HRA Senior Finance Analyst and contributing towards preparation of the HRA annual statement of accounts and notes and dealing with subsequent audit queries. Carrying out various checks and reconciliations, supporting the service with annual housing rent setting and tenants' service charge reviews. Contributing towards the annual update of the HRA Business Plan and its regular monitoring and supporting the preparation of HRA budgets. Finance Analyst - Housing General Fund You will be working as a Business Partner within the Resident and Housing Services Team. You will be responsible for providing professional financial and accounting support to a major department within the Council, directly contributing to the effective management and delivery of vital housing services.In this pivotal role you will oversee the financial aspects of the housing function and programmes, ensuring accurate budget management, insightful financial reporting, and comprehensive analysis of housing needs and associated costs.Your expertise, strong analytical capabilities and financial modelling skills will help to inform strategic decision-making, enhance financial performance, and support the Council's mission to provide support to homelessness or at risk of it, while simultaneously facilitating a move to more permanent and stable housing. Finance Analyst - Capital You will be working as a Business Partner within the Capital Team. You will be responsible for providing professional financial and accounting support to an area of the Council's ambitious capital programme. The Finance Analyst would support all officers within a specific Capital board area with high level professional advice on a broad range of financial issues and their relation to the council's corporate and managerial objectives.In addition, they will support in ensuring the asset register is accurately updated each year as well as appraising new capital projects and leading a series of financial reporting tasks across capital. Your expertise, strong analytical capabilities and financial modelling skills will help to inform strategic decision-making, enhance financial performance, and support the Council's strategic objectives. Finance Analyst - Children & Young People You will be the Finance Business Partner supporting the CYPCD directorate, particularly the teams that deal with all aspects of inclusion of children with Special Educational Needs. You will play a key role in supporting the ongoing plan that is aimed at reducing the current Dedicated Schools Grant deficit. Including working on detailed complex analysis of data and supporting with the budget-setting process of the Dedicated Schools Grant. What you need to succeed The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant or hold an AAT qualification, with a strong interest in pursuing a more technical role within finance. A genuine curiosity about the funding mechanisms of local government and a commitment to staying informed on statutory regulations are essential. While experience in local government is advantageous, we also welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in other public sector organisations, charities/ not for profit. What you'll get in return Competitive salary The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlements starting from 27 days' holiday a year A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity and paternity entitlements and childcare schemes Flexible working patterns, including hybrid working Training and development opportunities Good travel links in and out of Wembley and a range of cost saving travel schemes Access to My Brent Rewards, our dedicated website for staff with big brand discounts and local offers Work at the outstanding state-of-the-art Brent Civic Centre The closing date will be 21st October but please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please do not wait until the closing date to apply. #
Senior Finance Business Partner As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll play a key role in shaping financial performance across a range of directorates. You'll champion accountability, lead on cost control initiatives, and provide strategic financial insight to support effective decision-making. Where applicable, you'll guide and develop a team, ensuring they deliver the highest standard of financial support and add real value to the organisation. Skills Clear Communicator: Able to simplify complex financial concepts for non-finance colleagues while ensuring compliance with Managing Public Money. Stakeholder Engagement: Build trust and consensus with internal and external stakeholders, including Executive teams. Influencing & Impact: Shape and guide key strategic decisions through evidence-based insight. Analytical Forecasting: Critically review and challenge forecasts for affordability, value for money, and deliverability. Technical Expertise: Proficient with ERP systems, data analytics tools, and advanced Excel modelling. Financial Governance: Maintain strong financial controls across high-value programmes and projects. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate teams, managing workloads and resolving issues within demanding deadlines. Knowledge Professional Accounting: Fully qualified accountant with experience in complex, fast-moving environments. Government Frameworks: Strong understanding of government accounting rules (DEL/AME) and compliance within delegated authorities. Systems & Processes: Knowledge of financial systems, with the ability to design and oversee robust off-system analyses. Commercial Awareness: Sound appreciation of commercial drivers and their impact on financial decision-making. Experience Complex Organisations: Proven track record as a qualified accountant within large, multifaceted organisations or projects. Budgeting & Forecasting: Skilled in activity-based budgeting and annual business planning within Spending Review constraints. Matrix Environments: Experience working within matrix structures, including large-scale infrastructure projects. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with planning, procurement, contract management, and HR to optimise resource planning. Team Leadership & Oversight: Managed finance business partners and project accountants, providing oversight of programme teams with budgets approaching 1bn annually. Details: Salary : 61, 622 - 92, 400 Working Hours : Full Time, Monday to Friday Location : Hybrid/Birmingham Duration : Permanent Role of Senior Finance Business Partner: Lead the Directorate's contribution to the Government-wide Spending Review, working closely with senior executives, the central finance team, and the parent Department. Champion a culture of cost control and productivity, ensuring alignment with key agreements and business cases. Support senior leaders in managing budgets in line with HM Treasury and Government Finance standards, driving accountability and performance. Build and manage effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders with differing priorities. Drive performance improvement and productivity initiatives across the Directorate. Interpret management reports and present clear, actionable insights to senior leaders and the parent Department. Oversee month-end financial processes, including account preparation, variance analysis, and report reviews. Lead the annual business planning and budgeting process in collaboration with senior executives and finance teams. Partner with senior leaders to prepare quarterly re-forecasts for submission to the Executive. Review and challenge funding requests to ensure value for money, affordability, and compliance with HM Treasury guidance. Manage cash flow submissions to the Department for Transport (DfT) and oversee foreign exchange hedging activities. Identify, design, and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery. Ensure consistent use of reporting methods and financial processes across finance teams. Provide proactive business partnering, challenging forecasts and variances and recommending corrective actions. Develop, coach, and mentor business finance team members to increase capability and impact. Share best practices with the wider finance community and contribute to cross-functional initiatives as required. Benefits of working as a Senior Finance Business Partner: a competitive pension scheme, with up to 12 per cent employer contributions a starting salary that reflects your skills and experience a cash allowance in lieu of benefits, which means you can choose which benefits are right for you and your family core company funded benefits such as life assurance, income protection and health cash plan 25 days annual leave plus public holidays access to tax-efficient voluntary benefits scheme & retail, health, leisure, and travel offers access to an Employee Assistance Program financial and health well-being programmes
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Senior Finance Business Partner As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll play a key role in shaping financial performance across a range of directorates. You'll champion accountability, lead on cost control initiatives, and provide strategic financial insight to support effective decision-making. Where applicable, you'll guide and develop a team, ensuring they deliver the highest standard of financial support and add real value to the organisation. Skills Clear Communicator: Able to simplify complex financial concepts for non-finance colleagues while ensuring compliance with Managing Public Money. Stakeholder Engagement: Build trust and consensus with internal and external stakeholders, including Executive teams. Influencing & Impact: Shape and guide key strategic decisions through evidence-based insight. Analytical Forecasting: Critically review and challenge forecasts for affordability, value for money, and deliverability. Technical Expertise: Proficient with ERP systems, data analytics tools, and advanced Excel modelling. Financial Governance: Maintain strong financial controls across high-value programmes and projects. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate teams, managing workloads and resolving issues within demanding deadlines. Knowledge Professional Accounting: Fully qualified accountant with experience in complex, fast-moving environments. Government Frameworks: Strong understanding of government accounting rules (DEL/AME) and compliance within delegated authorities. Systems & Processes: Knowledge of financial systems, with the ability to design and oversee robust off-system analyses. Commercial Awareness: Sound appreciation of commercial drivers and their impact on financial decision-making. Experience Complex Organisations: Proven track record as a qualified accountant within large, multifaceted organisations or projects. Budgeting & Forecasting: Skilled in activity-based budgeting and annual business planning within Spending Review constraints. Matrix Environments: Experience working within matrix structures, including large-scale infrastructure projects. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with planning, procurement, contract management, and HR to optimise resource planning. Team Leadership & Oversight: Managed finance business partners and project accountants, providing oversight of programme teams with budgets approaching 1bn annually. Details: Salary : 61, 622 - 92, 400 Working Hours : Full Time, Monday to Friday Location : Hybrid/Birmingham Duration : Permanent Role of Senior Finance Business Partner: Lead the Directorate's contribution to the Government-wide Spending Review, working closely with senior executives, the central finance team, and the parent Department. Champion a culture of cost control and productivity, ensuring alignment with key agreements and business cases. Support senior leaders in managing budgets in line with HM Treasury and Government Finance standards, driving accountability and performance. Build and manage effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders with differing priorities. Drive performance improvement and productivity initiatives across the Directorate. Interpret management reports and present clear, actionable insights to senior leaders and the parent Department. Oversee month-end financial processes, including account preparation, variance analysis, and report reviews. Lead the annual business planning and budgeting process in collaboration with senior executives and finance teams. Partner with senior leaders to prepare quarterly re-forecasts for submission to the Executive. Review and challenge funding requests to ensure value for money, affordability, and compliance with HM Treasury guidance. Manage cash flow submissions to the Department for Transport (DfT) and oversee foreign exchange hedging activities. Identify, design, and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery. Ensure consistent use of reporting methods and financial processes across finance teams. Provide proactive business partnering, challenging forecasts and variances and recommending corrective actions. Develop, coach, and mentor business finance team members to increase capability and impact. Share best practices with the wider finance community and contribute to cross-functional initiatives as required. Benefits of working as a Senior Finance Business Partner: a competitive pension scheme, with up to 12 per cent employer contributions a starting salary that reflects your skills and experience a cash allowance in lieu of benefits, which means you can choose which benefits are right for you and your family core company funded benefits such as life assurance, income protection and health cash plan 25 days annual leave plus public holidays access to tax-efficient voluntary benefits scheme & retail, health, leisure, and travel offers access to an Employee Assistance Program financial and health well-being programmes
Strategic Finance Manager - Senior Finance Business Partner - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA - Job - London - Local Authority Interim Finance Professional - Housing Overview: We are seeking an experienced interim finance professional to support the Housing, Environment & Communities (HEC) and Inclusive Growth directorates. The successful candidate must demonstrate expertise in options appraisal and a proven ability to drive and influence change within service operating models. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Input: Provide expert financial guidance on the implementation of the new agency leisure contract, as well as other procurement activities, contractual arrangements, and commercial decisions within the Enforcement division and Inclusive Growth directorate.Regulatory Compliance: Develop and maintain robust procedures for posting Private Rented Property Licences (PRPL) into the financial ledger, ensuring full compliance with PRPL regulations.Income Forecasting: Conduct monthly reviews of enforcement income forecasts, integrating year-to-date trends and service-level insights to support accurate and resilient financial planning.Rechargeable Cost Reviews: Collaborate with service managers to perform quarterly reviews of rechargeable costs to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and other internal services, contributing to reliable full-year financial forecasts.Team Leadership: Provide line management and professional oversight to one service accountant and one apprentice, fostering their development and ensuring high standards of performance.Restructuring Support: Deliver financial analysis and modelling to support ongoing staff reorganisation within the Enforcement division, providing evidence-based insights to inform final decision-making.Savings Delivery: Monitor the delivery of agreed savings proposals, and where slippage occurs, work with services to identify and implement alternative savings strategies.Year-End Closure: Lead year-end financial closing activities for relevant service areas and respond to audit queries arising from the year-end process.Training & Capacity Building: Deliver targeted training to Enforcement and Inclusive Growth staff on accounting procedures, financial planning, controls, and regulatory compliance, enhancing financial literacy and operational effectiveness across the organisation.Project Appraisal: Lead financial reviews and appraisals of key Inclusive Growth projects, ensuring value for money and providing financial analysis to support delivery options.Financial Governance: Oversee financial planning, budgetary control, capital financing, and capital programme management processes. This includes setting a balanced budget, conducting evidence-based forecasting, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data submitted for the Enforcement division within HEC and Inclusive Growth directorates. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Oct 15, 2025
Seasonal
Strategic Finance Manager - Senior Finance Business Partner - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA - Job - London - Local Authority Interim Finance Professional - Housing Overview: We are seeking an experienced interim finance professional to support the Housing, Environment & Communities (HEC) and Inclusive Growth directorates. The successful candidate must demonstrate expertise in options appraisal and a proven ability to drive and influence change within service operating models. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Input: Provide expert financial guidance on the implementation of the new agency leisure contract, as well as other procurement activities, contractual arrangements, and commercial decisions within the Enforcement division and Inclusive Growth directorate.Regulatory Compliance: Develop and maintain robust procedures for posting Private Rented Property Licences (PRPL) into the financial ledger, ensuring full compliance with PRPL regulations.Income Forecasting: Conduct monthly reviews of enforcement income forecasts, integrating year-to-date trends and service-level insights to support accurate and resilient financial planning.Rechargeable Cost Reviews: Collaborate with service managers to perform quarterly reviews of rechargeable costs to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and other internal services, contributing to reliable full-year financial forecasts.Team Leadership: Provide line management and professional oversight to one service accountant and one apprentice, fostering their development and ensuring high standards of performance.Restructuring Support: Deliver financial analysis and modelling to support ongoing staff reorganisation within the Enforcement division, providing evidence-based insights to inform final decision-making.Savings Delivery: Monitor the delivery of agreed savings proposals, and where slippage occurs, work with services to identify and implement alternative savings strategies.Year-End Closure: Lead year-end financial closing activities for relevant service areas and respond to audit queries arising from the year-end process.Training & Capacity Building: Deliver targeted training to Enforcement and Inclusive Growth staff on accounting procedures, financial planning, controls, and regulatory compliance, enhancing financial literacy and operational effectiveness across the organisation.Project Appraisal: Lead financial reviews and appraisals of key Inclusive Growth projects, ensuring value for money and providing financial analysis to support delivery options.Financial Governance: Oversee financial planning, budgetary control, capital financing, and capital programme management processes. This includes setting a balanced budget, conducting evidence-based forecasting, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data submitted for the Enforcement division within HEC and Inclusive Growth directorates. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Job Purpose: Provide a comprehensive range of financial support services to Headteachers and Governing Bodies and to be responsible to the Principal Accountant (Schools) in ensuring the effective delivery of the Service Level Agreements with schools. Duties and Responsibilities - Job Specific Provide support and assistance to the Principal Accountant Schools in all aspects of the school finance service in accordance with the Service Level Agreement. Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for the Authoritys Primary, Secondary and Special schools. Assist in the closure of accounts at the end of the financial year and assist in the production of final accounts. Assist in the preparation of financial projections to enable schools to maximise effectiveness in the utilisation of resources. Regularly visit schools to discuss and provide advice on all matters in relation to school budgets and assist with the interpretation of reports and solve any administrative problems. Investigate and respond to numerous and detailed queries from schools, contractors, suppliers, finance department staff and staff from other departments regarding payments and charges made against school budgets. Duties and Responsibilities Corporate To be responsible for establishing good working relationships both internally and externally. Compliance with the Authoritys Policies and Procedures and to make known to Senior Officers any areas which are not adequately covered. To participate actively in supporting the Authoritys principles and practices of equality of opportunity as laid down within the Equalities Policy. To be responsible for the application of Health & Safety practices within the daily operations, sharing a common responsibility for Health & Safety across the department, directorate and Authority as a whole. Employees will be required to give certain information relating to themselves in order that the Authority may properly carry out its duties, rights and obligations as an employer. The Authority will process and control such data principally for personnel, administrative and payroll purposes. As a term of your employment and in order to maintain effective departmental operations, you may be required to undertake any other reasonable task, commensurate with your grade, as determined by your Line Manager or Head of Service. Conwy is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups. All Council employees are expected to be aware of the Corporate Safeguarding Policy and their responsibility to report any concerns in the appropriate manner and timescales. Requirements How Identified Knowledge & Skills Association of Accounting Technicians qualification (equivalent or part qualified) Knowledge of local government accounting and financial procedures Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communications skills Ability to communicate though the medium of English Ability to communicate though the medium of Welsh Good Accountancy/Numeracy skills Ability to plan, programme and produce work with minimal supervision and to work under pressure to achieve deadlines. Sound knowledge of computerised financial systems and a range of IT skills including spreadsheet and database preparation and maintenance. Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
Job Purpose: Provide a comprehensive range of financial support services to Headteachers and Governing Bodies and to be responsible to the Principal Accountant (Schools) in ensuring the effective delivery of the Service Level Agreements with schools. Duties and Responsibilities - Job Specific Provide support and assistance to the Principal Accountant Schools in all aspects of the school finance service in accordance with the Service Level Agreement. Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for the Authoritys Primary, Secondary and Special schools. Assist in the closure of accounts at the end of the financial year and assist in the production of final accounts. Assist in the preparation of financial projections to enable schools to maximise effectiveness in the utilisation of resources. Regularly visit schools to discuss and provide advice on all matters in relation to school budgets and assist with the interpretation of reports and solve any administrative problems. Investigate and respond to numerous and detailed queries from schools, contractors, suppliers, finance department staff and staff from other departments regarding payments and charges made against school budgets. Duties and Responsibilities Corporate To be responsible for establishing good working relationships both internally and externally. Compliance with the Authoritys Policies and Procedures and to make known to Senior Officers any areas which are not adequately covered. To participate actively in supporting the Authoritys principles and practices of equality of opportunity as laid down within the Equalities Policy. To be responsible for the application of Health & Safety practices within the daily operations, sharing a common responsibility for Health & Safety across the department, directorate and Authority as a whole. Employees will be required to give certain information relating to themselves in order that the Authority may properly carry out its duties, rights and obligations as an employer. The Authority will process and control such data principally for personnel, administrative and payroll purposes. As a term of your employment and in order to maintain effective departmental operations, you may be required to undertake any other reasonable task, commensurate with your grade, as determined by your Line Manager or Head of Service. Conwy is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups. All Council employees are expected to be aware of the Corporate Safeguarding Policy and their responsibility to report any concerns in the appropriate manner and timescales. Requirements How Identified Knowledge & Skills Association of Accounting Technicians qualification (equivalent or part qualified) Knowledge of local government accounting and financial procedures Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communications skills Ability to communicate though the medium of English Ability to communicate though the medium of Welsh Good Accountancy/Numeracy skills Ability to plan, programme and produce work with minimal supervision and to work under pressure to achieve deadlines. Sound knowledge of computerised financial systems and a range of IT skills including spreadsheet and database preparation and maintenance. Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer
Job Title: Assistant Finance Business Partner - SC Location: London (40% on site) Contract Duration : 9 Months Daily Rate: £400-500/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Job description: This is an Assistant Finance Business Partner role, working within Financial Stability and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) Finance Business Partner team, key responsibilities include: Assist FBPs in preparing regular cost and performance management information (MI) for senior executives. Perform month-end activities, prepare and present accurate and timely monthly performance reports. Collaborate with the business area and assisting FBPs to prepare budgets and forecasts, reviewing the projected costs ensuring they are on a sound basis. Build relationships with the Business stakeholders, FBP team and the wider Finance & Performance directorate, demonstrating the ability to work and communicate at various levels in the organisation and to work well within the team Collaborate and support the broader Finance & Performance directorate on ad hoc analysis as and when required, including process optimisation as required demonstrating the willingness and ability to learn new tasks Support the FBPs to review and challenge of investment projects, ensuring effective financial management and sound financial planning assumptions Essential Criteria: This role is ideal for individuals who are currently studying towards, or have a strong interest in pursuing, a professional qualification with a recognised UK accounting body (eg ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). The successful candidate will be a commercially minded accountant. The role holder will have a sound understanding of Finance Business Partnering: Ability to engage with and build effective relationships with stakeholders from across the organisation and at all levels Ability to work with Microsoft Suite, including the preparation of PowerPoint slides Good excel skill Excellent analytical skill and attention to detail Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deliverables and ongoing change Ability to communicate financial information and analysis to stakeholders verbally and in writing Ability to work in a team When required, support wider Team deliverables eg providing cover to the PRA Finance Business Partner as well as contributing to Finance wide processes and deliverables Desirable Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems. Understanding of public sector finance or similar environments. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources
Sep 26, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Assistant Finance Business Partner - SC Location: London (40% on site) Contract Duration : 9 Months Daily Rate: £400-500/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Job description: This is an Assistant Finance Business Partner role, working within Financial Stability and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) Finance Business Partner team, key responsibilities include: Assist FBPs in preparing regular cost and performance management information (MI) for senior executives. Perform month-end activities, prepare and present accurate and timely monthly performance reports. Collaborate with the business area and assisting FBPs to prepare budgets and forecasts, reviewing the projected costs ensuring they are on a sound basis. Build relationships with the Business stakeholders, FBP team and the wider Finance & Performance directorate, demonstrating the ability to work and communicate at various levels in the organisation and to work well within the team Collaborate and support the broader Finance & Performance directorate on ad hoc analysis as and when required, including process optimisation as required demonstrating the willingness and ability to learn new tasks Support the FBPs to review and challenge of investment projects, ensuring effective financial management and sound financial planning assumptions Essential Criteria: This role is ideal for individuals who are currently studying towards, or have a strong interest in pursuing, a professional qualification with a recognised UK accounting body (eg ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). The successful candidate will be a commercially minded accountant. The role holder will have a sound understanding of Finance Business Partnering: Ability to engage with and build effective relationships with stakeholders from across the organisation and at all levels Ability to work with Microsoft Suite, including the preparation of PowerPoint slides Good excel skill Excellent analytical skill and attention to detail Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deliverables and ongoing change Ability to communicate financial information and analysis to stakeholders verbally and in writing Ability to work in a team When required, support wider Team deliverables eg providing cover to the PRA Finance Business Partner as well as contributing to Finance wide processes and deliverables Desirable Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems. Understanding of public sector finance or similar environments. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources
Job Purpose: Provide a comprehensive range of financial support services to Headteachers and Governing Bodies and to be responsible to the Principal Accountant (Schools) in ensuring the effective delivery of the Service Level Agreements with schools. Duties and Responsibilities - Job Specific Provide support and assistance to the Principal Accountant Schools in all aspects of the school finance service in accordance with the Service Level Agreement. Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for the Authoritys Primary, Secondary and Special schools. Assist in the closure of accounts at the end of the financial year and assist in the production of final accounts. Assist in the preparation of financial projections to enable schools to maximise effectiveness in the utilisation of resources. Regularly visit schools to discuss and provide advice on all matters in relation to school budgets and assist with the interpretation of reports and solve any administrative problems. Investigate and respond to numerous and detailed queries from schools, contractors, suppliers, finance department staff and staff from other departments regarding payments and charges made against school budgets. Duties and Responsibilities Corporate To be responsible for establishing good working relationships both internally and externally. Compliance with the Authoritys Policies and Procedures and to make known to Senior Officers any areas which are not adequately covered. To participate actively in supporting the Authoritys principles and practices of equality of opportunity as laid down within the Equalities Policy. To be responsible for the application of Health & Safety practices within the daily operations, sharing a common responsibility for Health & Safety across the department, directorate and Authority as a whole. Employees will be required to give certain information relating to themselves in order that the Authority may properly carry out its duties, rights and obligations as an employer. The Authority will process and control such data principally for personnel, administrative and payroll purposes. As a term of your employment and in order to maintain effective departmental operations, you may be required to undertake any other reasonable task, commensurate with your grade, as determined by your Line Manager or Head of Service. Conwy is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups. All Council employees are expected to be aware of the Corporate Safeguarding Policy and their responsibility to report any concerns in the appropriate manner and timescales. Requirements How Identified Knowledge & Skills Association of Accounting Technicians qualification (equivalent or part qualified) Knowledge of local government accounting and financial procedures Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communications skills Ability to communicate though the medium of English Ability to communicate though the medium of Welsh Good Accountancy/Numeracy skills Ability to plan, programme and produce work with minimal supervision and to work under pressure to achieve deadlines. Sound knowledge of computerised financial systems and a range of IT skills including spreadsheet and database preparation and maintenance. Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer
Sep 23, 2025
Contractor
Job Purpose: Provide a comprehensive range of financial support services to Headteachers and Governing Bodies and to be responsible to the Principal Accountant (Schools) in ensuring the effective delivery of the Service Level Agreements with schools. Duties and Responsibilities - Job Specific Provide support and assistance to the Principal Accountant Schools in all aspects of the school finance service in accordance with the Service Level Agreement. Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for the Authoritys Primary, Secondary and Special schools. Assist in the closure of accounts at the end of the financial year and assist in the production of final accounts. Assist in the preparation of financial projections to enable schools to maximise effectiveness in the utilisation of resources. Regularly visit schools to discuss and provide advice on all matters in relation to school budgets and assist with the interpretation of reports and solve any administrative problems. Investigate and respond to numerous and detailed queries from schools, contractors, suppliers, finance department staff and staff from other departments regarding payments and charges made against school budgets. Duties and Responsibilities Corporate To be responsible for establishing good working relationships both internally and externally. Compliance with the Authoritys Policies and Procedures and to make known to Senior Officers any areas which are not adequately covered. To participate actively in supporting the Authoritys principles and practices of equality of opportunity as laid down within the Equalities Policy. To be responsible for the application of Health & Safety practices within the daily operations, sharing a common responsibility for Health & Safety across the department, directorate and Authority as a whole. Employees will be required to give certain information relating to themselves in order that the Authority may properly carry out its duties, rights and obligations as an employer. The Authority will process and control such data principally for personnel, administrative and payroll purposes. As a term of your employment and in order to maintain effective departmental operations, you may be required to undertake any other reasonable task, commensurate with your grade, as determined by your Line Manager or Head of Service. Conwy is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups. All Council employees are expected to be aware of the Corporate Safeguarding Policy and their responsibility to report any concerns in the appropriate manner and timescales. Requirements How Identified Knowledge & Skills Association of Accounting Technicians qualification (equivalent or part qualified) Knowledge of local government accounting and financial procedures Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communications skills Ability to communicate though the medium of English Ability to communicate though the medium of Welsh Good Accountancy/Numeracy skills Ability to plan, programme and produce work with minimal supervision and to work under pressure to achieve deadlines. Sound knowledge of computerised financial systems and a range of IT skills including spreadsheet and database preparation and maintenance. Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer Finance Accountancy Officer
Finance Lead Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism Are you ready to use your financial expertise to drive fundraising growth and help shape a more inclusive future for people with learning disabilities? Join Mencap as our Finance Lead Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism (CAA) and play a pivotal role in maximising the impact of our fundraising and advocacy work. About the Role As part of our collaborative Finance Business Partnering team, you ll support fundraising, communications, advocacy, and activism across Mencap. You ll provide clear financial advice, insightful analysis, and strong financial management to ensure our fundraising income is used effectively to benefit people with learning disabilities. Over the next five years Mencap have big ambitions to significantly grow our fundraising income and increase our influencing and campaigning impact to ensure people with a learning disability can live life to the full. This role is a full time permanent position. There is flexibility around where the role is based. We have large offices in London and Peterborough and smaller offices located throughout the UK. You will need to travel occasionally for meetings. However, this role will primarily be working remotely. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with directorate teams to create robust budgets and forecasts, offering support and advice for realistic financial planning. Providing clear financial reports and analysis to help teams understand results, spot emerging issues, and make informed decisions. Supporting complex income forecasting (e.g. legacies), using scenario analysis to guide planning and assess risk. Delivering financial analysis and modelling to support investment decisions. Ensuring funding applications and management of restricted funds are accurate and compliant. Improving finance processes and reporting, including with our new Salesforce fundraising CRM system. Acting as key contact for external auditors and funders regarding fundraising financials. Ensuring accounting and financial compliance with Charity SORP and other relevant regulations. Managing and coaching an FBP team member, supporting their development. What You ll Bring Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or equivalent). Proven experience in finance business partnering, ideally within a charity or fundraising environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities. Clear communication and influencing skills, able to explain financial information to others. Motivation to improve systems and processes. Commitment to improving the lives of people with a learning disability. Highly desirable: Knowledge of Charity SORP and charity finance regulations. Experience with restricted reserves and external reporting to funders. Familiarity with fundraising bids, donor engagement, and business development. Salesforce and/or Power BI experience. If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to create real, positive change for people with learning disabilities, we want to hear from you! Apply now - applications close on Sunday, 28th September. Interviews will commence via Teams during the week beginning 6th October. Benefits Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you re applying for.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Finance Lead Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism Are you ready to use your financial expertise to drive fundraising growth and help shape a more inclusive future for people with learning disabilities? Join Mencap as our Finance Lead Fundraising & Communications, Advocacy and Activism (CAA) and play a pivotal role in maximising the impact of our fundraising and advocacy work. About the Role As part of our collaborative Finance Business Partnering team, you ll support fundraising, communications, advocacy, and activism across Mencap. You ll provide clear financial advice, insightful analysis, and strong financial management to ensure our fundraising income is used effectively to benefit people with learning disabilities. Over the next five years Mencap have big ambitions to significantly grow our fundraising income and increase our influencing and campaigning impact to ensure people with a learning disability can live life to the full. This role is a full time permanent position. There is flexibility around where the role is based. We have large offices in London and Peterborough and smaller offices located throughout the UK. You will need to travel occasionally for meetings. However, this role will primarily be working remotely. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with directorate teams to create robust budgets and forecasts, offering support and advice for realistic financial planning. Providing clear financial reports and analysis to help teams understand results, spot emerging issues, and make informed decisions. Supporting complex income forecasting (e.g. legacies), using scenario analysis to guide planning and assess risk. Delivering financial analysis and modelling to support investment decisions. Ensuring funding applications and management of restricted funds are accurate and compliant. Improving finance processes and reporting, including with our new Salesforce fundraising CRM system. Acting as key contact for external auditors and funders regarding fundraising financials. Ensuring accounting and financial compliance with Charity SORP and other relevant regulations. Managing and coaching an FBP team member, supporting their development. What You ll Bring Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or equivalent). Proven experience in finance business partnering, ideally within a charity or fundraising environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities. Clear communication and influencing skills, able to explain financial information to others. Motivation to improve systems and processes. Commitment to improving the lives of people with a learning disability. Highly desirable: Knowledge of Charity SORP and charity finance regulations. Experience with restricted reserves and external reporting to funders. Familiarity with fundraising bids, donor engagement, and business development. Salesforce and/or Power BI experience. If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to create real, positive change for people with learning disabilities, we want to hear from you! Apply now - applications close on Sunday, 28th September. Interviews will commence via Teams during the week beginning 6th October. Benefits Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you re applying for.
Senior Finance Business Partner As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll play a key role in shaping financial performance across a range of directorates. You'll champion accountability, lead on cost control initiatives, and provide strategic financial insight to support effective decision-making. Where applicable, you'll guide and develop a team, ensuring they deliver the highest standard of financial support and add real value to the organisation. Skills Clear Communicator: Able to simplify complex financial concepts for non-finance colleagues while ensuring compliance with Managing Public Money. Stakeholder Engagement: Build trust and consensus with internal and external stakeholders, including Executive teams. Influencing & Impact: Shape and guide key strategic decisions through evidence-based insight. Analytical Forecasting: Critically review and challenge forecasts for affordability, value for money, and deliverability. Technical Expertise: Proficient with ERP systems, data analytics tools, and advanced Excel modelling. Financial Governance: Maintain strong financial controls across high-value programmes and projects. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate teams, managing workloads and resolving issues within demanding deadlines. Knowledge Professional Accounting: Fully qualified accountant with experience in complex, fast-moving environments. Government Frameworks: Strong understanding of government accounting rules (DEL/AME) and compliance within delegated authorities. Systems & Processes: Knowledge of financial systems, with the ability to design and oversee robust off-system analyses. Commercial Awareness: Sound appreciation of commercial drivers and their impact on financial decision-making. Experience Complex Organisations: Proven track record as a qualified accountant within large, multifaceted organisations or projects. Budgeting & Forecasting: Skilled in activity-based budgeting and annual business planning within Spending Review constraints. Matrix Environments: Experience working within matrix structures, including large-scale infrastructure projects. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with planning, procurement, contract management, and HR to optimise resource planning. Team Leadership & Oversight: Managed finance business partners and project accountants, providing oversight of programme teams with budgets approaching 1bn annually. Details: Salary : 61, 622 - 92, 400 Working Hours : Full Time, Monday to Friday Location : Hybrid/Birmingham Duration : Permanent Role of Senior Finance Business Partner: Lead the Directorate's contribution to the Government-wide Spending Review, working closely with senior executives, the central finance team, and the parent Department. Champion a culture of cost control and productivity, ensuring alignment with key agreements and business cases. Support senior leaders in managing budgets in line with HM Treasury and Government Finance standards, driving accountability and performance. Build and manage effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders with differing priorities. Drive performance improvement and productivity initiatives across the Directorate. Interpret management reports and present clear, actionable insights to senior leaders and the parent Department. Oversee month-end financial processes, including account preparation, variance analysis, and report reviews. Lead the annual business planning and budgeting process in collaboration with senior executives and finance teams. Partner with senior leaders to prepare quarterly re-forecasts for submission to the Executive. Review and challenge funding requests to ensure value for money, affordability, and compliance with HM Treasury guidance. Manage cash flow submissions to the Department for Transport (DfT) and oversee foreign exchange hedging activities. Identify, design, and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery. Ensure consistent use of reporting methods and financial processes across finance teams. Provide proactive business partnering, challenging forecasts and variances and recommending corrective actions. Develop, coach, and mentor business finance team members to increase capability and impact. Share best practices with the wider finance community and contribute to cross-functional initiatives as required. Benefits of working as a Senior Finance Business Partner: a competitive pension scheme, with up to 12 per cent employer contributions a starting salary that reflects your skills and experience a cash allowance in lieu of benefits, which means you can choose which benefits are right for you and your family core company funded benefits such as life assurance, income protection and health cash plan 25 days annual leave plus public holidays access to tax-efficient voluntary benefits scheme & retail, health, leisure, and travel offers access to an Employee Assistance Program financial and health well-being programmes
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Senior Finance Business Partner As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll play a key role in shaping financial performance across a range of directorates. You'll champion accountability, lead on cost control initiatives, and provide strategic financial insight to support effective decision-making. Where applicable, you'll guide and develop a team, ensuring they deliver the highest standard of financial support and add real value to the organisation. Skills Clear Communicator: Able to simplify complex financial concepts for non-finance colleagues while ensuring compliance with Managing Public Money. Stakeholder Engagement: Build trust and consensus with internal and external stakeholders, including Executive teams. Influencing & Impact: Shape and guide key strategic decisions through evidence-based insight. Analytical Forecasting: Critically review and challenge forecasts for affordability, value for money, and deliverability. Technical Expertise: Proficient with ERP systems, data analytics tools, and advanced Excel modelling. Financial Governance: Maintain strong financial controls across high-value programmes and projects. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate teams, managing workloads and resolving issues within demanding deadlines. Knowledge Professional Accounting: Fully qualified accountant with experience in complex, fast-moving environments. Government Frameworks: Strong understanding of government accounting rules (DEL/AME) and compliance within delegated authorities. Systems & Processes: Knowledge of financial systems, with the ability to design and oversee robust off-system analyses. Commercial Awareness: Sound appreciation of commercial drivers and their impact on financial decision-making. Experience Complex Organisations: Proven track record as a qualified accountant within large, multifaceted organisations or projects. Budgeting & Forecasting: Skilled in activity-based budgeting and annual business planning within Spending Review constraints. Matrix Environments: Experience working within matrix structures, including large-scale infrastructure projects. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with planning, procurement, contract management, and HR to optimise resource planning. Team Leadership & Oversight: Managed finance business partners and project accountants, providing oversight of programme teams with budgets approaching 1bn annually. Details: Salary : 61, 622 - 92, 400 Working Hours : Full Time, Monday to Friday Location : Hybrid/Birmingham Duration : Permanent Role of Senior Finance Business Partner: Lead the Directorate's contribution to the Government-wide Spending Review, working closely with senior executives, the central finance team, and the parent Department. Champion a culture of cost control and productivity, ensuring alignment with key agreements and business cases. Support senior leaders in managing budgets in line with HM Treasury and Government Finance standards, driving accountability and performance. Build and manage effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders with differing priorities. Drive performance improvement and productivity initiatives across the Directorate. Interpret management reports and present clear, actionable insights to senior leaders and the parent Department. Oversee month-end financial processes, including account preparation, variance analysis, and report reviews. Lead the annual business planning and budgeting process in collaboration with senior executives and finance teams. Partner with senior leaders to prepare quarterly re-forecasts for submission to the Executive. Review and challenge funding requests to ensure value for money, affordability, and compliance with HM Treasury guidance. Manage cash flow submissions to the Department for Transport (DfT) and oversee foreign exchange hedging activities. Identify, design, and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery. Ensure consistent use of reporting methods and financial processes across finance teams. Provide proactive business partnering, challenging forecasts and variances and recommending corrective actions. Develop, coach, and mentor business finance team members to increase capability and impact. Share best practices with the wider finance community and contribute to cross-functional initiatives as required. Benefits of working as a Senior Finance Business Partner: a competitive pension scheme, with up to 12 per cent employer contributions a starting salary that reflects your skills and experience a cash allowance in lieu of benefits, which means you can choose which benefits are right for you and your family core company funded benefits such as life assurance, income protection and health cash plan 25 days annual leave plus public holidays access to tax-efficient voluntary benefits scheme & retail, health, leisure, and travel offers access to an Employee Assistance Program financial and health well-being programmes
