Job Description

We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.
Parkinson's UK is the UK's leading charity for people with Parkinson's. We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of 50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we're on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson's, both now and in the future.
The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we'll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they're fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we're now ready to start our exciting new chapter.
We've been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we're now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of 'relentless doers'. To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in our story, click to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer.
About your role
You'll be a strategic advisor and trusted partner to your business areas providing high-quality financial analysis and insight, driving team performance and ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources across our directorates.
You'll work closely with budget holders, helping them understand and strategically manage their budgets. Your insight will help shape smarter decision-making and deliver lasting impact across the charity.
What you'll do
Provide high-level financial analysis, insight, and recommendations to senior leaders and department heads to support strategic decision-making and operational improvements.
Oversee strategic and financial performance through analysing variances, trends, modelling, and scenario planning, providing recommendations and challenges alongside financial strategies to ensure departments adhere to budgets and financial targets.
Support the preparation and management of annual budgets, forecasts and annual accounts, ensuring that financial plans reflect the charity's priorities and strategies.
Collaborate with other teams to identify financial risks and opportunities, ensuring that financial goals are aligned with organisational objectives.
What you'll bring
ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification with proven experience working as finance business partner in a complex organisation
Strong ability to provide strategic financial guidance and insights to senior leadership, translating financial data into actionable plans
Excellent financial planning and analysis skills, including annual budgeting, forecasting, long-term strategic planning and business case preparation in a complex organisation
Experience of building rapport and constructive relationships with senior managers to support the delivery of annual & strategic plans
Experience of providing commercial and value for money business partnering support
If this opportunity sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.
The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.