Finance Business Partner (Assistant Manager)

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner (Assistant Manager) in Milton Keynes. This hybrid role is crucial for enhancing financial literacy within client-facing teams. You'll drive essential business processes, design KPIs, and provide insightful reporting and analysis. The organization values inclusivity and encourages work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements. If you are a newly or part-qualified accountant with a passion for finance and a desire to innovate, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance analysis or management accounts required.
• Good IT skills and strong communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Annual budgeting and rolling forecasts.
• Finance and business reporting and periodic WIP valuation.
• Maintaining key processes and data.

Skills

Finance Analysis

Management Accounts

Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Ability

Coaching Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Part-qualified Accountant (ACA or CIMA preferred)

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description

The Finance Business Partner - Assistant Manager, based in Milton Keynes with hybrid working, plays a vital role in supporting financial literacy and discipline within the client-facing teams. Responsibilities include driving core business processes, designing and monitoring KPIs, and interacting regularly with the business through reporting and analysis. The team promotes a 'comply or explain' approach across all levels.

We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to help balance work and life commitments.

Role Responsibilities

• Annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
• Standard costing updates
• Finance and business reporting
• Periodic WIP valuation
• Maintaining key processes and data

Minimum Requirements

We seek a newly or part-qualified accountant (ACA or CIMA preferred) with experience in finance analysis or management accounts. Good IT and communication skills are essential. Preferred skills include experience in professional services or complex matrix organizations, strong Excel skills, organizational ability, coaching skills, and experience with budgets and forecasts.

Our Culture and Values

At Grant Thornton, we foster an inclusive culture that values differences and respects colleagues. We encourage bringing your whole self to work and support your passions outside of work. Our initiatives include secondments, charity fundraising, and supporting entrepreneurs globally. We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold our values of purpose, curiosity, candor, and kindness.