ASSISTANT FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

Reference: JUL20253928
Location: RSPB UKHQ - The Lodge, Sandy SG19, Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time, 0.6 FTE. 22.5 hours per week with some flexibility
Salary: £19,816.20 - £21,155.40 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days’ Annual Leave (Pro-Rata)
The Financial Planning & Reporting Team are looking for an Assistant Business Partner (AFBP) to join the team as soon as possible. This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will be required to work at our headquarters at the Lodge in Sandy, Bedfordshire when requested and for say month-end (typically in the first week of each month), training etc.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• AAT level 4 qualification or be CIMA / ACCA part-qualified
• Numerate and proficient in using Microsoft 365, particularly excel
• Able to build relationships within the finance team and comfortable resolving queries with non finance specialists
• Able to work at pace with minimal supervision and able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Proven experience of making recommendations to decision makers through analysis of financial information, modelling scenarios and paying due regard to risk and control issues
• Proven ability to understand business issues and identify interventions to improve business performance
• 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 assistant finance business partnering role
• Previous exposure to charitable reporting
• Previous experience of budgeting and project accounting
  Closing date: 23:59, Tuesday 15th July 2025
  Interviews for this position to be confirmed and agreed with the candidates.
  Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.
  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 nature’s 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.
  The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role will require completion of a DBS.
  This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
  As part of this application, you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. In the cover letter section, you will be able to explain how you meet the criteria set above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The post holder 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.