Finance Business Partner Remote - Robertson Bell : Job Details

A leading UK health and first aid charity is partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Finance Business Partner (Volunteering) to join their high-performing team on a permanent basis. The charity is volunteer-powered and dedicated to first aid education and emergency response, ensuring that everyone receives the help they need in a health crisis.

The Finance Business Partner (Volunteering) will provide first-line support in the development of financial plans, analysis of financial performance, and forecasting for the Volunteering functions. They will be a key member of the Financial Planning and Insight team, supporting the delivery of the annual three-year budgeting process, aligned with strategic operational plans.

The organisation:This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and 30,000 volunteers, united by the goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training, and campaigning. The charity has a rich heritage and a long history of serving communities, and is committed to building a healthier, safer, and more resilient future.

They operate at the heart of communities, supporting access to physical and mental health first aid through community response and outreach services. They also run a thriving social enterprise network, delivering first aid training and supplying medical consumables to businesses and consumers.

The key duties of this Finance Business Partner will be:

• Provide impactful finance business partnering to budget holders, senior management, and executive teams.
• Deliver high-quality business and financial analysis, providing clear outcomes and rationales for change.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support monthly management accounts, annual budgeting, and in-year forecasting processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial management reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Utilise technology and tools to improve financial reporting presentation and content.
• Provide clear narrative and guidance to stakeholders, advocating sound accounting principles.
• Identify and implement cost and efficiency savings without compromising service quality.
• Support business partners with financial analysis and appraisal for business cases.

 The successful candidate will have:

• A full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA).
• Ideally, experience in the charity sector or large complex organisations.
• Significant experience in management accounting processes.
• Extensive experience in a finance business partner role.
• Track record in supporting end-to-end in-year forecasts and annual budgets.
• Experience managing stakeholders at all levels, internal and external.
• Excellent influencing skills, with confidence and gravitas to challenge respectfully.

This role is offered nationwide within the UK, with only occasional travel required for key in-person meetings. Applicants must be willing and able to attend occasional meetings in the evenings, via Teams. TOIL and flexible working arrangements facilitate this.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 7th September, with first-stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 15th September. Applications will be reviewed continuously, so early applications are encouraged.