Job Description
Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours per week: 35 (flexible working options considered)
Location: At IOSH, we embrace hybrid working because we believe it's the key to achieving work-life balance, strategic success and fostering our collaborative culture. You’ll be required to work from our head office in Wigston, Leicester a minimum of 2 days per week (one of which will be a Tuesday). The remainder of your working hours will be undertaken from home.
Closing date: Friday 21st June 2024 *
Interview date: w/c 1st July 2024
About the role
We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join IOSH, at this exciting time in our Business Process transformational journey in Year 2 of our Activate 2028 strategy.
As a Finance Business Partner, you will build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams, providing a key financial service for budget holders. You will provide support to the Head of Finance (HoF) and Senior Finance Business Partner (SFBP) in maintaining and running complex financial models to ensure robust business planning and effective decision making across the IOSH group.
You will provide individual directorates with advice and analysis to improve the understanding of business performance, providing options and scenarios for business decisions.
You will also;
- Produce accurate and timely monthly financials including production of Directorate income and expenditure accounts and compilation of detailed variance analysis,
- Assist budget holders with financial planning and reviews of monthly financial reports and produce robust and detailed forecasts in line with the Finance timetable.
- Support the HoF and SFBP in the production of the IOSH Annual Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan for reporting to IOSH decision making groups including the Finance & Investment Committee (FIC) and Board of Trustees.
- Support the HoF and SFBP by contributing to ad hoc financial projects and analysis as required to create reporting models, dashboards, systems and processes to achieve accurate, timely and agile financial reporting processes and self-serve methods to support the financial management goals of the organisation.
- Support the SFBP in delivering training sessions with Directorates and new starter inductions to develop an awareness of financial performance requirements, and the need for budgetary control.
What you'll bring
You will either be a qualified/part-qualified or a qualified by experience Accountant with evidence of up-to-date knowledge and relevant management accounting experience within a Business Partnering role.
Essential criteria
- Experience of financial analysis and business case planning, with an ability to understand and create complex spreadsheets and modelling tools.
- Experience of managing key components of financial month end routines and meeting reporting deadlines.
- Experience of providing advice and support to budget holders and others on financial matters
- Track record of recommending improvements and implementing change
- Ability to work accurately and analytically with a strong attention to detail.
What's in it for you?
Our colleagues are supported and enabled to bring their best selves to work, to deliver exceptional outcomes. We recognise this by offering a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service, with the option to buy more
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme, minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5%
- Individual performance related pay scheme
- Up to five volunteering days per year
- Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependent's wellbeing
About us
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.
We know that diversity of thought, culture, perspective, and background are vital for our vision. We believe in a completely personal environment, where you’re treated like you want to be treated. No matter who you are, you can be yourself at IOSH.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer, and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Find out more about how we advocate for, and support health and safety professionals worldwide to create a safer and healthier world of work by visiting www.iosh.com.
How to apply
To apply, you'll need an up to date CV and some additional time to complete the application questions so we can find out more about you and your experience. Just click on the apply button below.
If you want to find out more about IOSH please visit our website, or if you have any queries about the role or recruitment process please reach out to people@iosh.com.
**We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.