Assistant Finance Business Partner

Remote with regular attendance at our Northern communities (Botton, Croft and Larchfield Villages) 

We’re looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to support the team and provide pro-active financial support and advice to budget holders based on around understanding of the relevant business area.     

The post is key to the relationship with budget holders, providing the conduit between the Finance team and the operational side of the business, confirming insights and challenges, identifying opportunities for improved financial performance. You will take ownership of budget and forecasting process and compile the monthly management accounts, including KPI’s and explanations for major variances to budget. With great attention to detail and accuracy, you will be responsible for all journal entries into the accounting system and provide effective credit control, to ensure receipts are received on a timely basis. You will ensure best practice is adhered to, making sure that budget holders remain compliant with our financial procedures. 

We are looking for a candidate with the following skills and experience: 

• A recognised accountancy qualification ACA /ACCA/CIMA qualified, finalist or part qualified, or extensive experience in a similar role 


• Strategic knowledge and experience of finance and business planning 


• Proven experience of supporting business performance management and reporting processes 


• Experience of preparation of management accounts and multi operational reporting. 


• Knowledge & understanding of internal controls& core accounting systems and processes. 


• Excellent Excel spreadsheet skills 

Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer. 

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. 

Camphill Village Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check.