Finance Business Partner (Qualified Accountant)
9-Month Contract, Maternity Cover
A faith-based charity is seeking a qualified accountant to join as Finance Business Partner for a 9-month maternity cover. This role sits within the organisation's programme development unit and plays a key part in supporting teams that secure and manage institutional income, including large and complex government-funded contracts.
About the role
You will act as a strategic partner to non-finance colleagues and provide high-quality financial insight across programme development activities. The role combines analytical rigour with close collaboration across the organisation, ensuring strong financial planning, compliant management of restricted funds and effective support on major bids.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading budgeting and forecasting for programme development teams and ensuring accurate financial planning.
Providing financial support during the development and review of bids for institutional and government funding.
Monitoring financial performance, analysing variances and presenting clear insights to senior stakeholders.
Supporting budget holders to strengthen financial capability and ensure compliance with internal controls and donor requirements.
Contributing to financial modelling for new programme concepts and funding opportunities.
Ensuring robust financial management of restricted institutional income and large government contracts.
About you
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
Charity sector experience desirable.
Restricted funding experience.
Confident communicator with proven business partnering experience.
Skilled in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
Comfortable working collaboratively across a diverse and fast-paced charity environment.
Salary and benefits
Circa £60,000 per annum
10 percent employer pension contribution (non-contributory)
25 days annual leave per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays and Christmas leave
Location and working pattern
Hybrid model with the majority of work completed remotely (2 days per month in the office)
In office requirement of just two days per month
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to contribute to impactful international development work during a key maternity cover period.
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