Finance Business Partner
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Ambitious about Autism
Haringey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Circa £48,000 (depending on skills and experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 March 2021
Job overview
Are you a financial specialist looking to make a meaningful impact and help us in making the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism?
Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We provide services, raise awareness and understanding as well as campaign for change. Through TreeHouse School, Ambitious College and The Rise School we provide specialist education and support to children and young people, aged 4 to 25, with autism.
The Finance Business Partner is an integral and influential role at Ambitious about Autism which has an annual turnover of £23 million. This role will provide financial expertise and partnership to improve communication and a robust financial service to the organisation. As a key stakeholder, you will ensure decision making processes are risk adjusted and collectively with your team, drive performance through digital transformation and quality data analysis.
About you
We are looking for an individual that has a recognised accounting qualification in one of the following; ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or is currently awaiting the outcome of an exam within the four listed.
- Demonstrate the value of being a team player, within small and large teams.
- Strategic knowledge and implementation of Finance and business planning.
- Adaptable approach to a multi-faceted organisation.
- Setting and leading on financial strategy.
- Experienced Business Partner in NFP/Education sector.
- Knowledge of the Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and tax rules for charities.
Applying expert financial knowledge to provide financial advice and guidance to budget holders on finance policies, procedures and best practice, including challenging and influencing thoughts and existing practices.
Benefits
- Autonomy to build and nurture trusted relationships across the organisation.
- We are committed to CPD, where you can access a wide range of training and development opportunities.
- Cycle to work scheme up to £5,000.
- Season ticket loans.
- A wide range of wellness programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to physiotherapy for all employees.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking organisation and make a real impact to young people and children with autism.
Please note the role may close before the advertised deadline and we would recommend applying for the role early.
Please find our recruitment pack below. If you have any questions around the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Stephen Vickers 020 8815 5439 - svickers@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
About Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children, young people, champion their rights and create opportunities. The voices of autistic children and young people are at the heart of everything that we do. We want to help create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported.
Our specialist education services support autistic children and young people to be themselves and realise their ambitions:
- TreeHouse School is a non-maintained special school based in the heart of a thriving community in north London. It educates autistic pupils aged three to 19 from across London and the Home Counties.
- The Rise School is a thriving special school based in Feltham, west London educating autistic pupils aged four to 18.
- Ambitious College is a specialist day college for autistic young people aged 16 to 25. The college has two campuses situated in partnership with mainstream colleges in north and west London.
- Spring School is a special school dedicated to educating autistic pupils aged four to 19. It was opened in 2023 by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust and is based in Kingston, south west London.
- St. John’s College is a specialist college based in Brighton supporting young people aged 16-25. The college became part of Ambitious about Autism in 2023.
We stand with autistic children and young people. Now is the time for change. Now is the time for ambition.
Our Values:
Autistic children and young people are at the heart of everything that we do. That’s why:
· We work together – with autistic children and young people, parents and carers, our partners and staff to maximise impact and reach.
· We are open – to new approaches, in how we make decisions, and engage with our community.
· We love learning – and commit to learn from our successes and mistakes; sharing knowledge, expertise and resources.
· We are ambitious – for autistic children and young people and our work.
· We celebrate difference – creating a world where everyone belongs.
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