To provide support to the Senior Finance Business Partner (Impact & Investments) in producing monthly management accounts with insightful variance analysis. Preparing detailed activity-based budgets with budget holders, supporting them manage restricted partner funds and donor reporting.

Key Accountabilities / Objectives

• Carry out allocated month end tasks accurately and efficiently to include; reconciliation of monthly expenditure accruals, cost allocation journals for staff and non-staff costs in line with restricted budgets

• Work with budget holders to produce detailed activity budgets in line with donor restrictions and reforecast

• Prepare accurate and timely donor reports using information from the grants management system and accounting system

• Reconcile donor reports to the grant management system, accounting system and highlight any differences with the Finance Control team and the Partnership Manager

• Work with the Finance Control team and Partnership Mangers to resolve any amendments and changes to fund allocations

• Support in reporting fund balances highlighting available funds to invest/commit to budget holders

• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts (leading on the Travel & Engagement cost centre), highlighting variances against budget/forecast and steps being taken to address variances

• Assist in preparation of the annual budget and reforecasts. Deliver financial training to non-finance staff as required.

• Adhoc analysis as required.

• Flexible / part time working hours will be considered for this role

Essential Skills and Compentencies

• Part qualified studying an accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Experience of working with restricted funds and donor reporting

• Experience of budgeting and forecasting and working with non-finance staff

• Experience of Excel and computerised financial reporting (essential)

• Excellent attention to detail

• Trustworthy & respectful of confidentiality – to deal with sensitive information and handle cash.

• Good time management – to prioritise work and meet month end deadlines.

• IT literacy – to be able to credit and edit documents and spreadsheets, use e-mail and outlook calendar effectively.

• Good communication and relationship management skills – for dealing with suppliers and staff members.

• A fun, positive and engaged professional that demonstrates high proactivity.