Finance Business Partner

Are you looking for a role within an organization where the work you do makes a real difference to children? If the answer is yes, working as a Finance Business Partner at the NSPCC could be exactly what you’re looking for. Join us and help make every penny count. At the NSPCC, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. With over 100 years of experience, and the collective strength of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners, we’re working to end child abuse and neglect for good.

At the heart of everything we do, our Finance team plays a pivotal role in stewarding our resources to focus on helping as many children and young people as possible. In this current climate where more children and young people than ever need our support, our entire team are committed to making sure this is achieved by guaranteeing strong financial management and control. From managing resources to supporting teams across the organization, we provide the insight and stewardship that keeps the NSPCC strong, sustainable, and focused on impact.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want your work to have real purpose, this is the place for you, so join us as a Finance Business Partner.

What is the purpose of the Finance Business Partner?

The role is key to ensuring financial integrity and supporting strategic decision‑making across the organisation. It is responsible for supporting the delivery of all aspects of operational financial management, reporting, and analysis within designated Directorates of the NSPCC, building strong relationships with internal and external partners, and providing appropriate challenge to help us maximise resources and deliver on our mission to protect children.

What will I be doing as Finance Business Partner?

• Business partner with stakeholders to develop an in‑depth knowledge of their Directorate/Departments and to support achievement of strategic objectives
• Produce, collate and ensure timely delivery of accurate Departmental budget and forecasts
• Manage and contribute to the delivery of month‑end journals, review and variance analysis for designated departments
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad‑hoc departmental performance reporting packs
• Maintain the integrity of NSPCC finances ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting standards, financial regulations and internal procedures
• Provide training, induction and ongoing support on financial systems and procedures to managers and support staff within the Directorates

What skills do I need to be a Finance Business Partner?

• A qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience of working within a management accounts function of a complex organisation
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to establish effective relationships across the organisation and within finance
• Experience in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and management reporting
• Highly numerate with the ability to analyse numbers critically and extract pertinent information for management

Why join the NSPCC?

Any one of our people will tell you that a huge reward in itself is making a difference to children’s lives. But we know it’s a competitive world, and it’s important to feel valued in your role and receive more practical, tangible benefits. We offer salaries that are at least comparable with the top charities in the UK, as well as these benefits:

• Generous annual leave – 29 days per annum plus bank holidays for full‑time employees (pro‑rata for part‑time). 32 days per annum after five years’ continuous service.
• Employee discounts – Our discounts portal gives you online access to over 3,000 discounts and offers.
• The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – an independent, free, personal support service. It can provide information, support and advice to support your health and wellbeing.
• Pension – building up a good pension is something we want to help you achieve with our flexible, tax‑efficient pension schemes.
• Life assurance scheme – All employees will be given life assurance of one times their salary, unless they join the NSPCC Group Personal Pension Scheme, where members are given life assurance of five times their salary.

Ready to apply? If this is the role for you, please click the button ‘apply’ to start your journey. You can find more information on all recruitment stages on the Career page.

Still have questions about the role? For an informal chat about the role contact Alison.Smith@NSPCC.org.uk