Assistant Financial Business Partner

Element Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national organization is seeking an Assistant Finance Business Partner to support the Finance Business Partner in financial reporting and analysis. Responsibilities include monthly management accounts, financial modelling, and budget preparation, contributing significantly to improved decision-making and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance function with strong understanding of management accounts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Effective communicator able to explain financial info to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts.
• Support financial modelling and performance analysis.
• Prepare annual budgets and monthly reforecasts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Financial analysis

Budget management

Excel proficiency

Education

AAT qualified or studying towards CIMA

Job description

We are working with a national organisation who is looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner.

This will support the Finance Business Partner in reporting the financial position of several services within the group. As a key member of the Finance Business Partnering Team, you will play an integral role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis to aid effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts including the preparation of accruals, prepayments, transactional analysis, and monthly reforecasts.
• Support the Finance Business Partner in ensuring the leadership team is kept fully informed of financial matters and maintain robust budgetary control across sites.
• Contribute to financial modelling and performance analysis to evaluate service delivery and drive improvements.
• Prepare annual budgets and monthly reforecasts for assigned services.
• Deliver balance sheet reconciliations and manage intercompany recharges.
• Provide clear and meaningful financial commentary and analysis.
• Support and guide on-site finance staff, embedding robust financial controls and processes.
• Contribute to insightful analysis, performance monitoring, and continuous financial improvement.

Qualifications:

• AAT qualified or actively studying towards CIMA (or equivalent) – preferred.
• Proven experience working in a finance function, with a strong understanding of monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Prior exposure to working in an educational or multi-site environment is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

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