Assistant Finance Business Partner

Reed; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is partnering with a respected organisation in Belfast City Centre to recruit an Assistant Finance Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time hybrid role. The role focuses on delivering timely, accurate financial information and supporting decision-making to keep services financially sustainable and aligned with strategy.

You will partner with service managers, support monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and contribute to process improvements, governance, and funding

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards a professional finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, AAT) or possess at least 2 years' experience in a finance or related discipline.
• Proficient in Excel for financial analysis, reporting and presenting clear information.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting and project work.
• Ability to communicate insights effectively to non-specialist audiences.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnering and Stakeholder Support: Assist Finance Business Partners in delivering proactive and value-adding finance services, building relationships with service managers to support informed decision-making.
• Financial Reporting, Analysis & Control: Assist in monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary; ensure timely, accurate reporting and identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Help prepare budgets and reforecasts with service managers for robust planning.
• Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement: Support finance systems and reporting process enhancements and data quality.
• Governance, Compliance & Audit: Assist with adherence to financial policies and audit support.
• Financial Sustainability & Funding Support: Prepare documentation for funding, tenders and grant reporting.

Skills

Finance qualification in progress

Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Data presentation

Education

Professional finance qualification in progress (CIMA/ACCA/AAT)

Job description

Assistant Finance Business Partner

• Location: Belfast City Centre


• Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract Full-time Hybrid working


• Salary: £29,822- £31,238 per annum

Reed Recruitment is collaborating with a respected organisation based in Belfast City Centre. They are currently seeking an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join their team on a full-time basis for an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension.

This role is crucial for providing timely, accurate, and insightful financial information, contributing to effective decision-making and ensuring our services are financially sustainable and aligned with our organisational strategy.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Business Partnering and Stakeholder Support: Assist Finance Business Partners in delivering proactive and value-adding finance services, enhancing financial understanding and engagement across teams. Build and maintain relationships with service managers to support informed decision-making.


• Financial Reporting, Analysis & Control: Help in preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary. Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and relevant. Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.


• Budgeting & Forecasting: Aid in the preparation and reforecasting of budgets, collaborating with service managers to ensure robust and operationally aligned financial planning.


• Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement: Support the development and implementation of finance systems and tools. Contribute to the enhancement of reporting processes and data quality.


• Governance, Compliance & Audit: Assist in adhering to financial policies and procedures, and support audit processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Financial Sustainability & Funding Support: Prepare financial documentation for funding applications, tenders, and grant reporting, applying full cost recovery principles.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Actively studying towards a professional finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, AAT) or possess at least 2 years' experience in a finance or related discipline.


• Demonstrable skills in using data tools like Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and presenting clear information.


• Experience in financial or numerical analysis, budgeting, and project work.


• Ability to communicate insights effectively to non-specialist audiences.


• Strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and initiative to understand issues and identify improvements.


• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage priorities effectively.


• Proven ability to work collaboratively, build relationships, and show a proactive approach to learning and development.