Are you a self-motivated, organised Finance Business Partner with excellent communication skills? 

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 15,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down. 

The purpose of the Finance Department is to support the rest of Dogs Trust in achieving the strategic aims of the Charity.  In order to achieve this purpose the department works to ensure financial (and non-financial) systems and controls function effectively and limit the exposure of the charity to related risks, provide accurate, timely financial information and of course pay our suppliers on a timely basis.

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to take responsibility for providing an excellent and proactive business partnering service to budget holders and producing monthly management accounts. The post holder will also be involved in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, liaising with external auditors, and ensuring the schedules for year-end audit, the general ledger and financial systems are maintained according to best practices.

You will have significant experience working in a similar role with proficiency in accounting system/s (preferably Microsoft Dynamics GP) and Office, especially Excel. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, with a flexible but methodical approach to work. You will have excellent communication skills in order to convey complex financial information clearly to non-financial staff, be happy to work in a busy team environment and a commitment to the aims and values of Dogs Trust.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a covering note explaining why you feel you are the ideal candidate for the Finance Business Partner role and for working in the Finance team at Dogs Trust. 

First interviews for this role will be held on 25th June 2019.

Second interviews will be held on 28th June 2019.