We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.
Parkinson s UK is the UK s leading charity for people with Parkinson s. We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson s, both now and in the future.
The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.
We ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of relentless doers. To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in our story, click Apply to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer.
About the role
You ll lead and develop a high performing business partnering team of 2, that empower key stakeholders across the organisation to make strategic decisions through timely and insightful financial analysis.
As a strategic advisor and trusted partner to your own business areas, you ll provide high-quality financial analysis and insight, driving team performance and ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources. You ll continuously foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive the charity's mission forward.
What you ll do
* Manage and mentor a team of Finance Business Partners, ensuring their professional growth and the effective delivery of financial support across the charity.
* Set the standard for and provide high-level financial analysis, insight, and recommendations to senior leaders and department heads to support strategic decision-making and operational improvements.
* Oversee strategic and financial performance through analysing variances, trends, modelling, and scenario planning, providing recommendations and challenges alongside financial strategies to ensure departments adhere to budgets and financial targets.
* Lead the team on the preparation and management of annual budgets, forecasts and annual accounts, ensuring that financial plans reflect the charity s priorities and strategies.
What you ll bring
* CCAB recognised professional accounting qualification with proven experience working as finance business partner in a complex organisation
* Experience in managing and developing a team, with a focus on driving high performance and fostering collaboration.
* Proven experience in a finance business partner role, with experience managing a team of finance professionals.
* Strong ability to provide strategic financial guidance and insights to senior leadership, translating financial data into actionable plans.
If this opportunity sounds like you, we d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria marked with an A of the what you ll bring section of the job description.
Anyone can get Parkinson s. It s vital that the people who work for Parkinson s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.