Assistant Finance Business Partner – P&L & Forecasting

Ipsum; Stafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 annual leave + bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression

24/7 virtual GP and Mental health"

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Local social committees

Regular social events

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking an Assistant Finance Business Partner to support the Power Division across the North Power region, collaborating with operational teams to ensure strong financial governance and accurate reporting. You will help manage working capital, forecast performance, and guide investment decisions.

The role suits a part-qualified accountant with strong Excel and systems skills, capable of working in a fast-paced environment and driving improvements in financial processes.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with strong Excel and systems skills.
• Experience in accounting roles with exposure to commercial finance is preferred.
• Ability to work at pace, challenge, and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own the full balance sheet, including debtor and creditor management and reconciliations.
• Complete monthly P&L and deliver accurate P&L reporting.
• Forecasts, budgets, and financial plans in partnership with operational teams.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audit.
• Ensure control compliance with finance and commercial processing teams.
• Review payroll process ahead of Finance Business Partner sign-off.
• Prepare cashflow and working capital information for review.
• Maintain and improve financial controls.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial accounting experience

Forecasting

Budgeting

P&L reporting

Payroll management

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Job description

Ipsum is seeking an Assistant Finance Business Partner to support the Power Division across the North Power region, collaborating with operational teams to ensure strong financial governance and accurate reporting. You will help manage working capital, forecast performance, and guide investment decisions.

The role suits a part-qualified accountant with strong Excel and systems skills, capable of working in a fast-paced environment and driving improvements in financial processes.