Finance Business Partner

What you’ll gain

• A key strategic role in shaping financial management across a growing national charity.

• Autonomy to deliver real insight and challenge in a newly restructured, forward-thinking team.

• Direct exposure to senior stakeholders across multiple directorates.

• Clear progression opportunities, with potential to step into senior leadership in the future.

• Flexible hybrid working—typically one day per week onsite, with variation when needed.

• A kind, collaborative culture where people are passionate about making a difference.

• A genuinely supportive and approachable leader who’s a pleasure to work with.

• A generous benefits package including 36 days annual leave, up to 8% pension, life assurance, healthcare support, and retail discounts.

What you’ll do

• Partner with directors and senior leaders to deliver strategic financial insight and challenge.

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.

• Support projects, business cases, and commercial initiatives with sound financial modelling.

• Provide forecasting, scenario analysis, and data-driven recommendations to support decision making.

• Build strong, trusted relationships with budget holders—acting as a true business partner and critical friend.

• Contribute to the leadership and development of the finance function.

• Support system improvements and automation using Microsoft Business Central and Power BI.

• Ensure the highest standards of financial accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.

What you’ll need

• Experience as a Finance Business Partner or senior management accountant ready to step up.

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or qualified by significant relevant experience.

• Strong background in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.

• Commercial acumen, curiosity, and confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables and lookups).

• Ideally, familiarity with Microsoft Business Central or Power BI (training available).

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight.

• A proactive, self-starting approach—comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

About the charity

This long-established charity, based in Cambridgeshire, has a proud 100-year-plus heritage and a clear vision for national growth. With over £20m turnover and expanding community outreach, the organisation is modernising its operations and investing in smarter, data-driven ways of working.

You’ll be joining a supportive and friendly finance team within a culture defined by compassion, professionalism, and innovation—where your expertise will directly contribute to an organisation that makes a lasting difference every day.