Senior Finance Business Partner – Financial & Reporting

Senior Finance Business Partner – Financial & Reporting

Yearly Salary: £65,092.32

Are you a senior finance professional looking for a business-critical leadership role with real impact? Autism Together is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner for Financial & Reporting to join our dedicated team. In this pivotal position, you will be responsible for upholding the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of our financial reporting, controls, and transactional finance functions.

Your expertise will be crucial in leading the production of monthly management accounts, Board financial reports, annual budgets, forecasts, and statutory accounts. You will serve as the primary contact for our external audit process and hold accountability for key areas including payroll and accounts payable.

As a strategic link between our Finance and Operational teams, you will partner with managers and senior leaders to enhance financial performance and support the delivery of our organisational objectives. This role is not just about numbers; it's about contributing to the overall leadership, development, and transformation of the Finance function, ensuring we can continue to provide exceptional support to autistic people and their families.

As a Senior Finance Business Partner, your day-to-day will be a dynamic mix of strategic leadership and hands‑on financial management. You'll guide your team through monthly reporting cycles, budgeting, and forecasting, while acting as a trusted financial advisor to operational leaders across the organisation. This involves providing robust challenge and insightful analysis to drive financial performance.

This role offers significant growth opportunities, placing you at the heart of the finance function's transformation. You will lead projects to enhance financial systems and processes, develop a high‑performing team, and contribute to high‑level strategic decisions. It’s a chance to develop your leadership capabilities within a supportive, purpose‑driven environment.

What makes this position truly rewarding is its direct impact on our mission. You will ensure the financial health that underpins our vital services, making a tangible difference in the lives of the autistic people we support.

Autism Together is a charity and service provider, offering specialist support to autistic people for almost 60 years.

• Qualified Accountant CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing finance teams.

• Continuous Improvement
• Financial Audit
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statements
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Accounts Payable
• Payroll
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Financial Control
• Leadership