Finance Business Partner #352

Recruiter
Accounting for International Development
Location
Home-based, UK
Salary
£45,000 - £50,000 [pro rata]
Posted
10 Nov 2020
Closes
10 Dec 2020
Job role
Accountant, Finance business partner, Financial accountant, Financial planning & analysis
Sector
Accounting - Public practice, Education and training, Not for profit / charity
Contract type
Contract
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Qualified accountant

Finance Business Partner #352

£45,000 -£50,000 [pro rata]

Home-based, UK

6 months FTC

Our partner has played a key role in supporting the most vulnerable people during the COVID-19 crisis in the UK. They are seeking an experienced finance business partner to support them to manage a substantial new grant received.

As a result of an increase in the demand for the crucial services they provide, they have grown rapidly and are at an interesting phase in the development of their finance function. Specifically for this role, they are seeking a candidate to offer full financial management of a substantial new grant received, and additionally support them through the current phase of growth, increased volume and complexity of activity. 

Responsibilities

  • Lead on the full cycle management of the grant, including designing and strengthening processes and controls, providing oversight of coding and entering transactions, making corrections as required, and reconciling data.
  • Supporting budget holders in all aspects of grants compliance, monitoring and reporting. 
  • Undertake programmes finance analysis and support in the development of reports for internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Support in the preparation of the donor audit.
  • Act as a business partner to the programmes team, providing accounting & financial support, analysis and identifying risks in order to better assist resource allocation and decision making within the organisation.

    • Requirements

  • An experienced accountant (qualified or finalist) with experience in a finance role delivering a large, complex project.
  • A commercial background, ideally within logistics or retail, and a strong understanding of charity finance, including grants compliance and monitoring.
  • Good systems experience, intermediate/advanced knowledge of Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work successfully with finance and non-finance staff, and engage a range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    • Immediate start preferred. They are ideally seeking someone who is able to start latest by early January 2021.

    For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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