Academy of Medical Sciences Finance Business Partner Salary: £53,897 - £59,886 Permanent, flexible working Hybrid working, minimum 1 day a week in office Office based at Portland Place Closest Stations Regent's Park and Great Portland Street The Academy of Medical Science are the independent, expert voice of biomedical and health research in the UK. The Academy's vision is good health for all supported by the best research and evidence. Their mission is to help create an open and progressive research sector to improve the health of people everywhere. They do this by supporting researchers with innovative funding and career development opportunities; helping create a more sustainable environment for delivering outstanding research, and helping researchers to work with academia, the public, policy makers and industry to make the greatest difference to health The Academy's vision is simple but powerful: good health for all, supported by the best research and evidence. They work across academia, policy, industry, and the public to create an open, progressive and sustainable research environment-ultimately improving lives. About the Role As Finance Business Partner, you'll play a vital role in helping teams across the Academy make sound financial decisions. Sitting within the Finance team, you'll work closely with programme managers and budget holders to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and strategic financial planning. Your insights and challenge will help ensure strong financial management across all projects and functions. This is a high-visibility role, perfect for someone who enjoys combining technical excellence with business partnering and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process, producing templates, analysing submissions, and reconciling across departments. Work closely with the Head of Finance to prepare the overall Academy budget and multi-year financial models. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure budgets are uploaded correctly into the finance system. Act as a strategic partner and 'critical friend' to non-finance stakeholders-providing analysis, advice, and challenge to support effective decision-making. Oversee financial compliance on externally funded projects, including grants and contracts. Provide regular financial reporting, including management accounts, and assist with risk and scenario planning. What We're Looking For Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Solid experience in finance business partnering, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. Excellent interpersonal skills-confident working with stakeholders at all levels and able to influence without authority. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong analytical skills. Experience working in or with mission-led or complex organisations is desirable, but not essential. Why Join the Academy? Competitive salary with clear progression framework Hybrid working with flexibility (typically one day per week in the office) 29 days' annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure Generous pension contributions (up to 13% combined) Enhanced family leave and return-to-work coaching Wellbeing benefits including Headspace, ClassPass, and more Supportive, inclusive culture with ongoing training and development opportunities The Academy values diversity and encourages applications from all sectors-including industry, charity, and practice. What matters most is your ability to bring financial insight and business acumen to support the Academy's impactful mission. The Academy of Medical Sciences is proud to partner with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn on this recruitment. To apply please reach out to Iain directly.
Jun 27, 2025
Full time
Academy of Medical Sciences Finance Business Partner Salary: £53,897 - £59,886 Permanent, flexible working Hybrid working, minimum 1 day a week in office Office based at Portland Place Closest Stations Regent's Park and Great Portland Street The Academy of Medical Science are the independent, expert voice of biomedical and health research in the UK. The Academy's vision is good health for all supported by the best research and evidence. Their mission is to help create an open and progressive research sector to improve the health of people everywhere. They do this by supporting researchers with innovative funding and career development opportunities; helping create a more sustainable environment for delivering outstanding research, and helping researchers to work with academia, the public, policy makers and industry to make the greatest difference to health The Academy's vision is simple but powerful: good health for all, supported by the best research and evidence. They work across academia, policy, industry, and the public to create an open, progressive and sustainable research environment-ultimately improving lives. About the Role As Finance Business Partner, you'll play a vital role in helping teams across the Academy make sound financial decisions. Sitting within the Finance team, you'll work closely with programme managers and budget holders to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and strategic financial planning. Your insights and challenge will help ensure strong financial management across all projects and functions. This is a high-visibility role, perfect for someone who enjoys combining technical excellence with business partnering and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process, producing templates, analysing submissions, and reconciling across departments. Work closely with the Head of Finance to prepare the overall Academy budget and multi-year financial models. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure budgets are uploaded correctly into the finance system. Act as a strategic partner and 'critical friend' to non-finance stakeholders-providing analysis, advice, and challenge to support effective decision-making. Oversee financial compliance on externally funded projects, including grants and contracts. Provide regular financial reporting, including management accounts, and assist with risk and scenario planning. What We're Looking For Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Solid experience in finance business partnering, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. Excellent interpersonal skills-confident working with stakeholders at all levels and able to influence without authority. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong analytical skills. Experience working in or with mission-led or complex organisations is desirable, but not essential. Why Join the Academy? Competitive salary with clear progression framework Hybrid working with flexibility (typically one day per week in the office) 29 days' annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure Generous pension contributions (up to 13% combined) Enhanced family leave and return-to-work coaching Wellbeing benefits including Headspace, ClassPass, and more Supportive, inclusive culture with ongoing training and development opportunities The Academy values diversity and encourages applications from all sectors-including industry, charity, and practice. What matters most is your ability to bring financial insight and business acumen to support the Academy's impactful mission. The Academy of Medical Sciences is proud to partner with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn on this recruitment. To apply please reach out to Iain directly.
The Pilgrim Trust Finance Manager Salary: £60,000 per annum pro rata (£36,000 actual salary) Permanent, part-time - 21 hours, flexible over 3-5 days Hybrid working, typically two days in office Office based in Somerset House, London WC2R 1LA Closest stations: Temple, Embankment, Charing Cross The Pilgrim Trust is an independent charitable trust founded in 1930 with a mission to preserve the UK's heritage and improve the life chances of those facing the greatest challenges. We are a small, committed team working collaboratively to ensure our funding makes a lasting impact. Each year, we award around £3 million in grants to projects across the UK. We are now seeking an experienced and values-driven Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations, support our investment strategy, and contribute to the continued success and integrity of the Trust. You'll be a strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in the charitable sector. A confident communicator and collaborative team player, you'll work closely with the Director, Trustees, investment advisers, and grant partners to ensure our finances are expertly managed. Key areas of responsibility: Lead our finances: Manage day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting using cloud-based systems (we currently use SAGE). Be our financial steward: Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards and act as the main point of contact for auditors, HMRC, banks and other relevant authorities. Plan with clarity: Prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts, annual financial statements, support financial planning with timely insights and analysis. Support our grant making: Oversee grant payments, maintain accurate records and assess applicant financials when required. Steer our investments: Work closely with the Director, Finance Committee, and investment advisers to monitor our portfolio, implement strategy and track performance. Enable change: Review and develop our financial systems to ensure they are robust, efficient and fit for purpose. What you'll bring: Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT Level 4 - or equivalent experience. Charity finance expertise: Strong understanding of charity accounting (SORP) and the regulatory environment. Tech confidence: Familiarity with cloud-based financial systems, Excel, and ideally grant management software (e.g., Flexigrant). Analytical insight: Skilled at turning numbers into stories and recommendations. Process mindset: Experience improving financial systems and processes. Collaborative spirit: A team player who shares our values and takes pride in supporting colleagues and grantees. How to Apply: The Pilgrim's Trust are proud to partner with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn for this recruitment. To apply please reach out to Iain to book in a meeting to discuss the role further. Timeline: Closing deadline: 6th June 1st stage Interviews: w/c 16th June
Jun 26, 2025
Full time
The Pilgrim Trust Finance Manager Salary: £60,000 per annum pro rata (£36,000 actual salary) Permanent, part-time - 21 hours, flexible over 3-5 days Hybrid working, typically two days in office Office based in Somerset House, London WC2R 1LA Closest stations: Temple, Embankment, Charing Cross The Pilgrim Trust is an independent charitable trust founded in 1930 with a mission to preserve the UK's heritage and improve the life chances of those facing the greatest challenges. We are a small, committed team working collaboratively to ensure our funding makes a lasting impact. Each year, we award around £3 million in grants to projects across the UK. We are now seeking an experienced and values-driven Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations, support our investment strategy, and contribute to the continued success and integrity of the Trust. You'll be a strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in the charitable sector. A confident communicator and collaborative team player, you'll work closely with the Director, Trustees, investment advisers, and grant partners to ensure our finances are expertly managed. Key areas of responsibility: Lead our finances: Manage day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting using cloud-based systems (we currently use SAGE). Be our financial steward: Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards and act as the main point of contact for auditors, HMRC, banks and other relevant authorities. Plan with clarity: Prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts, annual financial statements, support financial planning with timely insights and analysis. Support our grant making: Oversee grant payments, maintain accurate records and assess applicant financials when required. Steer our investments: Work closely with the Director, Finance Committee, and investment advisers to monitor our portfolio, implement strategy and track performance. Enable change: Review and develop our financial systems to ensure they are robust, efficient and fit for purpose. What you'll bring: Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT Level 4 - or equivalent experience. Charity finance expertise: Strong understanding of charity accounting (SORP) and the regulatory environment. Tech confidence: Familiarity with cloud-based financial systems, Excel, and ideally grant management software (e.g., Flexigrant). Analytical insight: Skilled at turning numbers into stories and recommendations. Process mindset: Experience improving financial systems and processes. Collaborative spirit: A team player who shares our values and takes pride in supporting colleagues and grantees. How to Apply: The Pilgrim's Trust are proud to partner with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn for this recruitment. To apply please reach out to Iain to book in a meeting to discuss the role further. Timeline: Closing deadline: 6th June 1st stage Interviews: w/c 16th June
Croydon Council are seeking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their payroll team of 11 people and manage their monthly payrolls consisting of approximately 3500 employees and 8500 pensioners using two payroll systems: Oracle Fusion and Altair. Based within the HR division and reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring best practice is adhered to in delivering Croydon's in-house end-to-end monthly payrolls. This would be a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in managing payroll systems within large complex organisations, strong IT skills and the ability to analyse complex matters will be key. This role will interface with staff at all levels and so strong communication and people skills will also be vital, evidence of effective service delivery in this field will therefore be looked upon favourably. Due to the significant managerial responsibilities of the role, applicants with proven experience of managing teams and mentoring and developing staff will also be in a strong position moving forward. Key Responsibilities: Managing all payroll operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of the payroll. Managing the payroll team members ensuring performance appraisals are conducted and learning and development needs are identified, and appropriate training is delivered. Identifying and communicating the payroll implications of current and proposed legislation and determine the most appropriate method of implementing changes. Monitoring business processes to ensure that they are operating both efficiently and effectively. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders in Human Resources, Finance and Pensions on any initiatives impacting payroll. The successful candidate will be a member of The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) and have strong operational experience. They will need to have comprehensive knowledge of UK payroll legislation, extensive end-to-end knowledge of processing high volume, complex payrolls in a demanding environment, ideally local government but not essential, and be able to demonstrate your technical ability in payroll and the use of computerised payroll systems. A thorough working knowledge of Excel is essential, in particular formulas and v-lookups to reconcile, manipulate and analyse data. Accuracy and attention to detail is crucial in this role as well as having strong numerical skills. For an informal conversation or to find out more about the opportunity, contact Jack Murphy at Allen Lane for details of how to apply. Applications must be completed (full application consists of CV) by 23.59pm on Monday 2nd January 2023 with interviews running the week commencing 16th January 2023. Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, employees are currently expected to be in the office 2 days per week. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Croydon Council are seeking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their payroll team of 11 people and manage their monthly payrolls consisting of approximately 3500 employees and 8500 pensioners using two payroll systems: Oracle Fusion and Altair. Based within the HR division and reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring best practice is adhered to in delivering Croydon's in-house end-to-end monthly payrolls. This would be a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in managing payroll systems within large complex organisations, strong IT skills and the ability to analyse complex matters will be key. This role will interface with staff at all levels and so strong communication and people skills will also be vital, evidence of effective service delivery in this field will therefore be looked upon favourably. Due to the significant managerial responsibilities of the role, applicants with proven experience of managing teams and mentoring and developing staff will also be in a strong position moving forward. Key Responsibilities: Managing all payroll operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of the payroll. Managing the payroll team members ensuring performance appraisals are conducted and learning and development needs are identified, and appropriate training is delivered. Identifying and communicating the payroll implications of current and proposed legislation and determine the most appropriate method of implementing changes. Monitoring business processes to ensure that they are operating both efficiently and effectively. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders in Human Resources, Finance and Pensions on any initiatives impacting payroll. The successful candidate will be a member of The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) and have strong operational experience. They will need to have comprehensive knowledge of UK payroll legislation, extensive end-to-end knowledge of processing high volume, complex payrolls in a demanding environment, ideally local government but not essential, and be able to demonstrate your technical ability in payroll and the use of computerised payroll systems. A thorough working knowledge of Excel is essential, in particular formulas and v-lookups to reconcile, manipulate and analyse data. Accuracy and attention to detail is crucial in this role as well as having strong numerical skills. For an informal conversation or to find out more about the opportunity, contact Jack Murphy at Allen Lane for details of how to apply. Applications must be completed (full application consists of CV) by 23.59pm on Monday 2nd January 2023 with interviews running the week commencing 16th January 2023. Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, employees are currently expected to be in the office 2 days per week. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
My client is a highly influential international charity focusing on protecting the most vulnerable members of society. This is an opportunity to join an incredibly talented finance team, working for one of the most rewarding charities on an international scale. The team is now looking for additional support through the appointment of a Finance Business Partner. Key responsibilities include: Support strategic decision making for Support Services to maximise impact and efficiency Leading financial planning and reporting, providing financial analysis and commercial insight Provide high quality analysis driving best value for money from investment and supporting successful implementation of strategies The candidate: Will be professionally qualified, with finance business partner and/or management accountant experience, not necessarily sector specific. You must be looking to challenge yourself, be proactive and willing to get involved as a result of your passion. Finally, the successful candidate will be someone who is able to demonstrate their ability to build and maintain relationships, both internally and externally.
Dec 04, 2021
Contractor
My client is a highly influential international charity focusing on protecting the most vulnerable members of society. This is an opportunity to join an incredibly talented finance team, working for one of the most rewarding charities on an international scale. The team is now looking for additional support through the appointment of a Finance Business Partner. Key responsibilities include: Support strategic decision making for Support Services to maximise impact and efficiency Leading financial planning and reporting, providing financial analysis and commercial insight Provide high quality analysis driving best value for money from investment and supporting successful implementation of strategies The candidate: Will be professionally qualified, with finance business partner and/or management accountant experience, not necessarily sector specific. You must be looking to challenge yourself, be proactive and willing to get involved as a result of your passion. Finally, the successful candidate will be someone who is able to demonstrate their ability to build and maintain relationships, both internally and externally.
