Assistant Finance Business Partner

The Financial Planning & Reporting Team are looking for two Assistant Business Partners (AFBP) to join the team as soon as possible. These are hybrid roles, as there may be occasional need for travel including to our headquarters in Sandy. There is a full-time, fixed-term position for 9 months and 0.6FTE fixed term position also for 9 months. Part Time and Full Time Assistant Finance Business Partner Reference: AUG20247003 Location: RSPB UKHQ - The Lodge/Hybrid Salary: £32,022.00 - £34,377.00 per annum Hours: Full-Time role, 37.5 hours per week and a Part-Time role for 22.5 (0.6 FTE) hours per week. Contract: 9 month Fixed-Term roles Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave - (Fixed Term) What's the role about? The post holders will support the Finance Business Partners and Senior Reporting Accountant with the production of weekly and monthly financial reports and general management accounts duties. The post holder will complete reconciliations and maintain records for budget monitoring and forecasting in support of the Finance Business Partners. They may also investigate variances and help maintain the finance systems. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: The post holder must either hold an AAT level 4 qualification or be CIMA / ACCA part qualified. They must be numerate and proficient in using Microsoft 365, particularly excel. They must be able to build relationships within the finance team and comfortable resolving queries with non finance specialists. They must be able to work at pace with minimal supervision and able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines Have proven experience of making recommendations to decision makers through analysis of financial information, modelling scenarios and paying due regard to risk and control issues. Have proven ability to understand business issues and identify interventions to improve business performance. Have proven experience of identifying key metrics that contribute to organisational performance and informing managers of such in a manner that facilitates rapid management response. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Previous experience as a management accountant or finance business partnering role. Previous exposure to commercial reporting and or charitable income reporting. We would consider a secondment position from internal applicants. Closing date: 23:59, Tuesday, 8th October 2024 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 15th October 2024. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. This role will require completion of a DBS/PVG/Access NI in addition to the standard pre-employment checks. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on natures side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. Both roles are not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicants will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. No agencies please. TPBN1_UKTJ