Business Partnering Manager (12 months FTC)
Job Introduction
We are looking for a qualified accountant with solid experience of business partnering and team management to come and help us take our function forwards. Experience of fundraising charities is an advantage, and a flexible, positive outlook and the desire to make a real difference at Diabetes UK is essential. The post holder will be located at Diabetes UK’s London office within the Business Partnering team, part of the wider Finance team, and will report into the Head of Finance.
Interviews: 1 and 2 October
Role Responsibility
This is a key maternity cover role which will lead and actively develop our finance business partnering offer. The successful candidate will be someone who understands the power and value of an effective business partnering function for the whole organisation from their experience. They will be looking for a varied role in which they will work flexibly through the year, adapting to focus on different projects and tasks while also meeting month by month demands. They will be a ‘people person’, committed to supporting, developing and managing the team to perform to their best, and will act as a role model for the business partnering approach. They will play a key role in managing risk, maximizing our income and keeping strategic oversight of our activities.
The Ideal Candidate
- A qualified accountant
- A successful business partnering environment
- Putting business needs first and balancing process with a proportional approach to risk
- Able to work in a demanding environment
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 £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working
- Discounts on gym membership and days out
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual season ticket loan
- 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
Diabetes is the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time. There are currently 3.8 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes, and 1 million more with undiagnosed Type 2.
We are working to make sure that those affected by diabetes get the best care and support they need to live well with their condition and avoid life-changing complications. We're leading the way by funding critical research, improving healthcare and treatment so we can reach our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.
Diabetes UK staff are motivated and experienced and extremely passionate about helping people affected by diabetes. We have been fighting for people with diabetes for more than 80 years and changed millions of lives thanks to the new treatments, technology and policy changes we've been behind.
But there's more to do. And you can be part of it.
We're a diverse bunch and as a charity we recognise and respect the value of everyone.
We've recently been awarded a One Star Accreditation status by Best Companies. And this year we were named 65th in the top 100 not-for-profit organisations in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list.
We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.
We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm. If you’d like to be part of that, why not join us?
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