Assistant Finance Business Partner (12 month fixed contract)

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Finance Business Partner, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting financial planning and analysis across diverse sectors. This engaging position offers opportunities for professional growth while working within a collaborative team environment. You'll assist in budget preparation, produce financial reports, and conduct cost analysis, all while honing your analytical skills. If you're a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to develop your career in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Studying towards AAT or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Perform cost variance analysis and provide insights.
• Maintain and monitor Timekeeper targets in 3E.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Management Accounting Principles

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

AAT

CIMA

ACCA

Tools

3E Practice Management System

Job description

Assistant Finance Business Partner (12 month fixed contract)

Department: Business Services - Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Bristol

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Finance Business Partner (AFBP) to join our Bristol-based Finance Business Partnering team. We are a close-knit, collaborative team that supports the business in driving performance through insight, challenge, and strategic decision support. We are focused on continuous improvement and take pride in delivering high-quality outputs.

This role offers a varied and engaging experience, supporting financial planning, analysis, and business partnering activities across several sectors including Health, Insurance, Real Estate, International, and Corporate & Commercial. The successful candidate will develop professional skills and gain exposure to management reporting, cost analysis, and stakeholder engagement, with a view to progressing towards managing a cluster in due course.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Finance Business Partners in the preparation, testing, and population of budget and forecast templates.
• Produce and distribute weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial performance reports, including month-end reporting packs.
• Review and validate month-end data, ensuring accuracy of costs and commentary.
• Perform cost variance analysis and provide actionable insight.
• Maintain and monitor Timekeeper targets in 3E (the firm’s Practice Management System).
• Provide ad hoc analysis and decision support to the Finance Business Partnering team and key stakeholders.
• Assist in structuring and standardising ad hoc reporting as demand increases.
• Monitor and respond to queries in the FBP mailbox, escalating or re-directing as necessary.
• Build relationships with colleagues in Finance and wider Business Services to obtain relevant information and ensure timely responses.
• Continuously improve Excel and data handling capabilities.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, charts).
• Working knowledge of management accounting principles.
• Studying towards AAT, or part-qualified CIMA / ACCA (or equivalent). Accountancy graduates and Advanced AAT students will also be considered.
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical and questioning mindset.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and get into the detail.
• Fast learner, capable of absorbing and applying new knowledge.
• Self-motivated, proactive problem-solver, and team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organised and able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• IT literate, with strong Excel skills. Experience with 3E is desirable but not essential.