Our Directorates

Finance

Our Directorates

Finance

Our Finance team helps make sure every pound, decision and resource can have the greatest possible impact for children. Discover where your expertise could make a difference.

Paul Taylor

Paul Taylor

Executive Director of Finance & Technology

“The Finance directorate are pivotal in stewarding our resources to focus on helping as many children and young people as possible. In this current climate where more children and young people than ever need our support, our entire team are committed to making sure this is achieved.”

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Why join Finance?

A career in Finance at the NSPCC is about much more than numbers. You’ll help colleagues across the organisation make informed decisions, plan for the future and use our resources responsibly - making sure we can continue to be there for children and young people when they need us.

Whether you’re managing financial information, partnering with teams, supporting procurement or helping shape longer-term plans, your expertise will influence decisions right across the NSPCC.

You’ll join a knowledgeable and supportive directorate where people share expertise, solve problems together and understand the responsibility that comes with managing the resources entrusted to us.

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About Finance

Finance helps the NSPCC understand where we are, plan where we’re going and make the best possible use of the resources available to us.

We provide the financial insight, advice and assurance that helps teams across the organisation make confident, responsible decisions. From financial planning, reporting and business partnering to procurement, compliance and day-to-day transactions, our work supports both the immediate needs and long-term sustainability of the NSPCC.

Accuracy and accountability matter, but so does understanding the bigger picture. Behind every budget, forecast and financial decision is the work our colleagues are doing to protect children – and our role is to help make that work possible.

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Our teams

Our Finance directorate brings together a range of specialist teams working collaboratively across the organisation.

  • Financial Accounts keeps our core financial operations running effectively. The team manages day-to-day transactions, tax and VAT requirements, compliance and statutory and external reporting, helping ensure our financial information is accurate, reliable and well managed.
  • Central Reporting and Finance Business Partnering works closely with teams and leaders across the NSPCC. They bring together financial data, insight and expertise to support planning, inform decisions and help us understand how our resources can have the greatest impact.
  • Procurement helps colleagues make responsible and effective purchasing decisions. From managing tenders and supplier relationships to advising on contracts and sourcing, the team helps ensure we get the best value from our resources while meeting our legal, ethical and organisational responsibilities.

Different specialisms bring different perspectives, but they share one goal: helping the NSPCC remain financially strong and able to deliver for children now and in the future.

What we’re looking for

Curiosity and insight

Good Finance colleagues don’t just report what the numbers say – they want to understand what sits behind them. You’ll ask questions, explore the detail and use your expertise to turn financial information into insight that helps people make better decisions.

Collaboration

Finance works with teams across the NSPCC, so relationships matter. You’ll be able to explain financial information clearly, listen to different perspectives and work constructively with colleagues who may not have a financial background.

Sound judgement

Our resources come with real responsibility. You’ll weigh evidence carefully, consider risk and use your professional judgement to help the organisation make decisions that are both responsible and practical.

Attention to detail

Accurate information underpins confident decision-making. You’ll take pride in getting the detail right while understanding how your work contributes to the bigger financial picture.

Problem solving

Not every financial challenge has an obvious answer. You’ll be comfortable investigating issues, considering different options and finding practical solutions that balance financial responsibility with the needs of the organisation.

Adaptability

Priorities, pressures and plans can change. You’ll be able to respond thoughtfully, learn from experience and help us continually improve the way we manage and use our resources.

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The application process

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We’ll contact you either way to let you know if your application has been successful. If so, we’ll invite you to a panel interview.
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If you’re through to interview, you should start gathering information you’ll need for the next stage of the process, like employment references and address history for the last five years
 
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We’ll contact you either way to let you know if your application has been successful. If so, we’ll invite you to a panel interview.
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You can contact our People team on 0113 887 1122 if you have any questions about the process at this stage

 
The interviews might be face-to-face or online, depending on the role
 
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Our interview processes will explore your skills, knowledge and values – and this can be done over more than one stage.
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We’ll always provide feedback to all applicants following their interview, whether successful or not
 
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Our interview panels are made up of the hiring manager for the role and a range of other relevant professionals selected from across our organisation
 
Our interview processes will explore your skills, knowledge and values – and this can be done over more than one stage.
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The interviews might be face-to-face or online, depending on the role
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Our interview panels are made up of the hiring manager for the role and a range of other relevant professionals selected from across our organisation

 
If you’re successful, we’ll give you a conditional offer, and ask for more info so we can complete our safeguarding checks and referencing procedures
 
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You’ll hear directly from the hiring manager after your interview, with feedback if unsuccessful
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You can contact your hiring manager directly at any point during this stage.
 
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We do this for all roles – some are more in-depth than others – and we can’t make any final offers until these are completed
 
You’ll hear directly from the hiring manager after your interview, with feedback if unsuccessful
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If you’re successful, we’ll give you a conditional offer, and ask for more info so we can complete our safeguarding checks and referencing procedures
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You can contact your hiring manager directly at any point during this stage.
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Did you know?
We do this for all roles – some are more in-depth than others – and we can’t make any final offers until these are completed

 
Due to the nature of our work, it is important we complete a variety of checks and vetting procedures, which will vary with each type of role.
 
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While the referencing process is taking place, we’ll regularly update you on its status
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We’ll also share a welcome pack, so you can start getting a feel for the role and our organisation before you start
 
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We need to rely on third parties to complete criminal records checks, and this can cause delays outside of our control (sometimes around 6-8 weeks).
 
While the referencing process is taking place, we’ll regularly update you on its status
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Due to the nature of our work, it is important we complete a variety of checks and vetting procedures, which will vary with each type of role.
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We’ll also share a welcome pack, so you can start getting a feel for the role and our organisation before you start
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Did you know?
We need to rely on third parties to complete criminal records checks, and this can cause delays outside of our control (sometimes around 6-8 weeks).

 
They’ll email you with all the details you need before you start, including your contract of employment and your start date
 
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Your hiring manager will get back to you directly to confirm your final offer
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You’ll receive an induction email – with a welcome message from our CEO, information on what to expect, your team, available training and groups you can join
 
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Once you start, we’ll email you with a link to the ‘New starters’ page on our intranet, the Green.
 
Your hiring manager will get back to you directly to confirm your final offer
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They’ll email you with all the details you need before you start, including your contract of employment and your start date
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You’ll receive an induction email – with a welcome message from our CEO, information on what to expect, your team, available training and groups you can join
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Did you know?
Once you start, we’ll email you with a link to the ‘New starters’ page on our intranet, the Green.

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