Assistant Finance Business Partner

Job Introduction

As an Assistant Finance Business Partner you will support the Senior Finance Business Partner to guide decision makers to commercial outcomes which enable Diabetes UK to achieve our strategic aims.  This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real contribution to the future success of Diabetes UK across our five year strategy period, and will equip the right candidate with a broad range of experience and knowledge as they progress their career.  We have a new cloud-based finance system which you will have the opportunity to feed into the development of so it’s the best it can be for you, the finance team and our customers.

Interview Dates

Stage 1: Monday 1 & Tuesday 2 August 2022

Stage 2: Friday 5 August 2022

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Role Responsibility

You will provide high quality financial information, accurate and complete financial information.  You will engage colleagues across the organisation, building confidence and increasing financial capability across the charity by gauging the appropriate level of technical detail.  You will help us to identify risks and opportunities and guide colleagues to reach the best financial outcome.  You will support the development of future income and cost models.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a part-qualified accountant with a proactive, curious and thorough approach and experience working in a management accounts environment including planning and budgeting.  You communicate well, working collaboratively to provide the best support to budgetholders and would feel confident challenging others to make the best decisions for the organisation. You have experience working with financial data in Microsoft Excel and other financial systems and reporting packages. You work flexibly in a busy environment and manage your time effectively seeking support where needed.

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.

We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.

Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK