Job summary
At WithYou, we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.
Main duties of the job
Join us as a Finance Business Partner - Job Description/Person SpecificationWithYou are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner, to join us as a key member of our Finance and Resources directorate. We're looking to hear from individuals who have the knowledge and expertise to play a pivotal role in safeguarding WithYou's financial health, while enabling high-impact service delivery across the region. You will lead regional financial strategy, acting as a senior advisor to operational and clinical leaders, proactively influencing key decisions and leading regional financial performance.This role will combine hands‑on financial management with strategic business partnering, requiring a blend of technical accuracy, commercial insight and stakeholder influence. You'll ensure accurate financial reporting, support resource planning and help drive financial sustainability across the organisation.
This is a fixed term contract, until September 2027. The salary is £56,650.
You will be working on a full time basis from home but hybrid working from our Head Office in London is possible if desired.
About us
WithYou is a drug, alcohol and mental health charity employing over 1,600 staff. With over 80 services across England and Scotland, we provide support and advice without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. Find out more about us here.
At WithYou, we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.
Qualifications
- Being part-qualified with a Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) professional institute (ACA, ACA, ACMA) or fully qualified with Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)NVQ/SVQ Level 4
- Strong analytical skills
- The ability to present complex financial issues to non‑financial audiences
- The ability to work under pressure and act on your own initiative
Experience
- Being part-qualified with a Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) professional institute (ACA, ACA, ACMA) or fully qualified with Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)NVQ/SVQ Level 4
- Strong analytical skills
- The ability to present complex financial issues to non‑financial audiences
- The ability to work under pressure and act on your own initiative
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
- Auto‑enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
- Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high‑street and online brands
- Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
- We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
DE&I
DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: We Are With You
City of London
EC1R 5AR
United Kingdom
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Finance Business Partner in London employer: We Are With You
We Are With You is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff in Liskeard. With a strong commitment to equality and diversity, we offer a supportive work culture, enhanced annual leave, and flexible working options, ensuring that our Recovery Support Workers can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community.
