Finance Business Partner (Enabling) 18-month FTC

Finance Business Partner – Enabling & Strategic Investments (18-Month Fixed Term Contract ) London, Peterborough or Hybrid At Mencap, we’re passionate about changing the lives of people with a learning disability. We’re looking for a proactive and insightful Finance Business Partner to support our enabling operational departments & strategic projects.You’ll be part of a collaborative Finance Business Partnering team of eight, providing financial insight and support to Mencap’s enabling functions – including IT, People, CEO Office, and Finance – as well as key org-wide strategic projects. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact by helping senior leaders understand their financial position, make informed decisions, and help deliver the charity’s objectives.What you’ll doPartner with senior stakeholders and project managers to deliver clear, insightful financial analysis and reports.Lead monthly finance reviews with budget holders, providing expert advice and challenge to drive sound decision-making.Support the creation of accurate budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial plans are realistic and aligned to organisational goals.Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through critical review of results and proactive financial insight.Collaborate closely with the wider Finance Team to ensure strong financial control, compliance, and accurate reporting.Use your analytical and problem-solving skills to spot issues, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement.What we’re looking forExperience in management accounting, business partnering, or financial planning and analysis.Strong Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex information clearly.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to build relationships and explain financials to non-finance colleagues.Ideally, part-qualified or working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.Charity or not-for-profit experience, and familiarity with Power BI, would be an advantage.Why join Mencap?You’ll be joining a supportive, purpose-driven organisation where finance is at the heart of achieving social impact. Although this is an 18-month fixed term contract, there’s potential for the role to become permanent.Apply now – applications close on Sunday, 9th November. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week beginning 10th November.