Assistant Finance Business Partner

Axon Moore; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join their growing team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial control and support the business's growth. You will work closely with the Senior Business Partner, assisting with P&L management, budgeting, and financial analysis. The role offers a hybrid working model, study support for professional qualifications, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're a proactive individual with a passion for finance and a desire to grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Study support

25 days holidays plus banks

Enhanced pension with low employee contribution

Employee discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Active ACCA/CIMA student looking to become qualified.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and vlookups.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Support the Senior Finance Business Partner with stakeholder relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

Skills

P&L Management

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Axon Moore are delighted to be working with a longstanding client based in Leeds city centre to appoint an Assistant Finance Business Partner. The business is going through a period of growth and they are looking to strengthen their FBP team, bringing multiple hires in this team, so it's an exciting time to join!

We are looking for part-qualified ACCA/CIMA accountants who have had experience supporting with P&L cost and revenue management and some FP&A tasks. You will report to the Senior Business Partner to assist with financial control, developing internal and external relationships in the wider group network to ensure financial objectives are achieved.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary of £30,000-£40,000 DOE, hybrid working 2-3 days in the office, study support, 25 days holidays plus banks, enhanced pension with low employee contribution, huge employee discounts and perks. Other wider benefits are available on request.

Key responsibilities:

• Report to the Senior Finance Business Partner to assist with delivering a strong finance presence and relationship to various stakeholders across the business functions.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure cost control by keeping department leads updated with financial information.
• Attend finance meetings and provide financial support to department leads.
• Periodic financial reporting and analysis, providing advice and support with this.
• Cover for the other Business Partners where required.
• Support the Finance Manager where needed and assist the wider FBP team to achieve common goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes/reporting with a pro-active approach.
• Ad-hoc finance duties as required.

Professional qualification and competencies:

• Active ACCA/CIMA student and looking to become qualified.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and vlookups.
• Excellent communication skills, able to converse confidently and concisely.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and achieve tight deadlines working in a high pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively as part of a high-performing team.

For more information, please contact Victoria Abotorabi at Axon Moore.