Finance Business Partner – Fundraising & CAA

Finance Business Partner – Fundraising & CAA Finance Business Partner – Fundraising & CAA Job Advert Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities?
We are looking for a talented and motivated Finance professional to fulfil a key Finance Business Partner role supporting the Fundraising and Communications, Advocacy, and Activism (CAA) directorates at Mencap. This role will help deliver high quality insight and financial management which informs decision-making and helps to ensure maximum impact from our fundraising income.
As the Finance Business Partner for Fundraising and CAA you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient utilisation of financial resources to maximise fundraising returns and ensure efficient spend which is aligned to strategic objectives. NB. This is a full time 12-month FTC position.
There is flexibility around where the role is based. We have large offices in London and Peterborough and smaller offices located throughout the UK and you may need occasional travel to for meetings. However, this role will primarily be working remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting for the directorates, facilitating informed decision-making and effective financial management.
Support Finance Lead to provide a comprehensive Finance Business Partnering service to business areas.
Support financial planning processes and provide analysis, guidance and challenge to ensure the development of robust and credible plans.
Identify risks and opportunities related to fundraising financial performance, providing strategic guidance to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities effectively.
Ensure correct accounting and reporting of Restricted Funds, ensuring they are spent as intended and support on reporting to external funders where required.
Ensure financial compliance with technical and regulatory requirements, including gift aid and Charity Commission guidance.
What You Will Bring:
A commitment to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities.
Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and ability to communicate financial information effectively.
Self-motivation and a desire to make an impact.
Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across Finance and non-Finance areas.
Your Experience:
Worked in a Finance department providing Management accounting, business partnering or forecasting/budgeting support.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, providing accurate and timely information.
Highly Desirable:
Finance Business Partnering and/or Financial Planning experience. Ideally in a Fundraising or income-generating unit.
Working towards ACMA / ACCA / ACA qualification, or suitable experience.
Knowledge of charity finance regulations and fundraising practices.
Vacancy ID: 31443
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
Interest free season ticket loans
Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract About Mencap We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
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