Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner (viewed18 times)

CompanyName: Scope

JobLocation: London

JobStatus: Full Time

JobDescription :
Finance Business Partner
Retail and Operational Support Teams
Job reference: REQ004421
£73,923 a year
London, E15 2GW / Hybrid working.

Full time, 35 hours a week

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Together we will be unstoppable. For more information go to our website.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team at Scope. You'll need strong expertise in retail and charity accounting, and the confidence to provide clear financial insight, support and challenge to senior leaders. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential, along with experience guiding budget holders and influencing decisions.

You should be comfortable managing a £25m budget, have a disciplined and structured approach, and the ability to present complex information simply. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor, focused on quality, results and integrity, and able to support and develop others while assuring high standards. Your financial guidance will help us deliver our strategic priorities and maximise our impact.

The role
In this role, you will:
• Partner with budget holders to understand financial needs and provide proactive advice and analysis to support decision-making.
• Deliver transparent and accountable budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide accurate, insightful reporting, ensuring commentary and analysis add real value.
• Review financial proposals for investment and assess ROI on strategic spend.
• Coach and influence teams, helping them understand the financial performance and act on insight.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, including auditors and suppliers.
• Take ownership and responsibility for the accounts and embrace change.
• Understand, analyse and present high volume complex data clearly.

About you
We are looking for someone who can combine technical financial expertise with strong relationship management skills. You will be confident working with large amounts of data, interpreting results, and presenting insights in a clear and impactful way.

To be successful, you will have:
• Experience of providing financial insight to senior leaders that influenced decisions.
• Strong knowledge of retail accounting, including like-for-like analysis, gift aid, lease accounting, and provisions.
• Experience guiding budget holders through the budget setting process.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• The confidence to challenge and influence decisions at senior level.

It would be great if you also bring:
• Understanding of the social model of disability.
• Knowledge of charity accounting and VAT partial recovery.
• An accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).

We also ask you to share how you support Scope's values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Job Requirements/
Application Instructions:
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online:

Application closing date: 07/09/2025

Address: Recruitment
Scope
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London
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E15 2GW

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