Finance Business Partner (Part-Time, FTC)

Local Trust

Finance Business Partner (Part-Time, FTC)London (with hybrid working – one to two days in the office per week)About UsLocal Trust was established in 2012 to deliver Big Local, a National Lottery Community Fund programme which committed £1million each to 150 areas across England. We believe there is a need to put more power, resources, and decision making into the hands of communities. We do this by trusting local people.The Big Local programme demonstrates the value of long term, unconditional, resident-led funding through supporting local communities make their areas better places to live. We commit our funds at the outset, and then support local residents to develop their own plans to spend the funding in ways that they collectively agree will improve their local area and lives of those living there. We draw on the learning from our work to promote a wider transformation in the way policy makers, funders and others engage with communities and place.We are now looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our finance team on a part-time basis for a 12 month fixed term contract, working 21.6 hours per week. The Benefits – Salary of £36,750 – £40,750 per annum, dependent on experience (pro rata)- 25 days’ annual leave, plus public holidays (pro rata)- Pension scheme- Interest-free season ticket loans- Cycle-to-work scheme- Excellent development opportunities- Two days off per annum for volunteeringThis is an outstanding opportunity for a full or part-qualified finance BP or analyst from a charity accounting background to step into a pivotal role with our committed organisation. As we look towards the end of the Big Local programme, we need your expertise to ensure we can successfully achieve the plans we envisioned for local communities across England, providing us with the financial support we need to drive change. So, if you have the skills and experience to ensure the success of one of the largest place-based funding programmes in the UK, read on and apply today!The Role As a Finance Business Partner, you will provide dynamic financial support to Local Trust and our subsidiary, Big Local Trust. Working alongside a small and busy team, you’ll be responsible for financial management and reporting across the organisation. You’ll work with budget holders and the programmes team to support several aspects of financial management, including business partnering, analysis, reconciliation and monitoring.You’ll prepare monthly management accounts as well as other financial reports, analysing data to support effective decision-making and managing the maintenance of up-to-date financial records. Additionally, you will:- Conduct internal audits and support audit processes- Review and update financial policies – Act as the main point of contact for financial queries- Build effective working relationships with those we fund and supportAbout YouTo be considered as a Finance Business Partner, you will need:- A professional accountancy qualification or part-qualification (or equivalent)- Experience as a finance business partner, analyst or similar – Experience of working within a busy finance team- Experience and understanding of charity accounting and SORP- Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures and financial regulations- Experience of using financial software – Excellent time management skills- The ability to manage confidential data – Advanced Microsoft Excel skillsThe closing date for this role is Friday 16th June 2023. Interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 19th June 2023. Other organisations may call this role Finance BP, Management Accountant, Finance Analyst, Finance Manager, or Associate Finance Business Partner.Webrecruit and Local Trust are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to support our fantastic organisation and make a positive difference in this crucial role as a Finance Business Partner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.