Finance Business Partner in North East

Location: Gateshead

Salary: £46,000 per annum

Join Shaftesbury where every role adds up to a life well lived. We are now looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our friendly and dedicated Finance Team. If you are organised, proactive, and passionate about people, this is your chance to help shape a workforce that truly cares.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

At Shaftesbury, we are more than a disability charity; we are a community of passionate professionals committed to enabling children, young people, and adults to live full, flourishing lives. Guided by our core values Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous, we deliver personalised care and support that makes a real difference.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert before the expiry date if the right candidate is appointed.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Finance Business Partner works closely with the business to support the organisation by providing relevant financial information and adds value using financial analysis. Analysis includes preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgeting, reforecasting, and ad hoc analysis as required. This work provides support in decision-making across the business and provides reports as necessary to Senior Managers, Directors, and the Board. You will be working on a hybrid basis and must be able to get to our Head Office in Gateshead, supporting budget holders to understand and improve financial performance, income reconciliations, reviewing and reconciling restricted funds.

What We’re Looking For

• Are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• CCAB Qualified or equivalent.
• A proven record of providing commercial support.
• Good Excel skills.
• Charity or Care Sector experience.

Why Work With Us?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer:

• Recognition & Rewards: Be nominated for a recognition letter or a gift voucher (up to £50) for going above and beyond.
• Training & Development: Access to an excellent training package to support your growth.
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 5 years).
• Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Supporting your wellbeing, whenever you need it.

Our Commitment

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people, and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing – it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services, we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute, and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities; therefore, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.