Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?  As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as everyday health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.

It’s an exciting time to join the team as we are going through a period of growth and developing the FP&A/business partner team and therefore several opportunities have arisen. This new role will report to the Lead Finance Business Partner of National Functions. The Finance Business Partner is responsible for providing the first line of support with the development of financial plans, business forecasts and analysis of the financial performance of areas that fall under National Functions, namely Engagement and Experience (includes Fundraising, Priory, People and Culture and External Communications). They will deliver high quality business insight to support, challenge and influence strategic decision making by St John’s management teams.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days. 

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Significant experience in managing the day-to-day, monthly and annual production of management accounting processes in the charity sector
• Track record of delivering high quality business and financial analysis, that provides insight into; business outcome drivers, the future business state, alternative scenarios and options
• Track record of supporting the end-to-end process of an annual budget and three-year plan that is aligned to business plans
• Experience in dealing with stakeholders at all levels and influencing and negotiating skills

About the Role:

• Provide impactful and effective finance business partnering to St John Budget Holders, the Senior Management and Executive Teams and the Trustees.
• Deliver high quality business and financial analysis, with detailed outcomes and benefits
• Work with the relevant stakeholders in the production of the charity’s monthly management accounts and the annual budgeting process
• Drive continuous improvement in St John’s financial management reporting, forecasting and analysis
• Provide clear and understandable narrative to stakeholders and the rest of the team

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.   At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.                                                                                     

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.