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Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. For over 70 years, we have been transforming understanding, practice and outcomes in mental health to help create a more compassionate society and close the gap between mental illness and mental wellness. We are at a pivotal moment in strengthening our financial insight, modelling capability and business partnering approach. As we continue to grow our impact, we are looking for a talented and driven finance professional to play a key role in shaping financial decision-making across the organisation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a highly visible and strategic role, partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver insight that supports both operational performance and long-term sustainability.
Job Responsibility
Lead the development of robust financial models, including multi-year forecasting and scenario planning
Provide insight into financial performance through detailed analysis of income, expenditure, margins and cost ratios
Own and continuously improve the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes
Ensure budget holders are supported, accountable and aligned to organisational strategy
Build strong, collaborative relationships across departments, acting as a trusted advisor and critical friend
Support non-finance stakeholders to understand and use financial data effectively
Enhance financial processes, systems and reporting tools to improve efficiency and insight
Support the development of dashboards and data visualisation to improve decision-making
Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial governance and controls
Requirements
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
understanding of charity finance
strong financial analysis and business partnering experience
proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
strong financial modelling and analytical skills
advanced Excel capability
ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight
confidence working with and influencing senior stakeholders
proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
excellent communication skills with ability to engage non-financial audiences effectively