Finance Business Partner Assistant - P&L & Forecasting

Ipsum; Chorley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension plan

Professional qualifications support

Virtual GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking an Assistant Finance Business Partner to support the Power Division across the North Power region. This office-based role in Chorley/Warrington involves working closely with operations to maintain financial controls, support governance and provide accurate financial information for performance, forecasting and investment decisions.

You will manage working capital, collaborate with operational teams on budgets and forecasts, and liaise with auditors.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with strong Excel and systems skills.
• Experience in accounting roles with commercial finance exposure beneficial.
• Able to handle pace, pressure, and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own the full balance sheet; manage debtors/creditors and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly P&L and deliver insightful reporting.
• Develop forecasts, budgets and financial plans with commercial teams.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audit.
• Ensure control compliance with finance and commercial processing teams.
• Oversee payroll processes ahead of sign-off.
• Prepare cashflow and working capital information for review.
• Improve financial controls and governance.

Skills

Excel

Systems skills

Commercial finance exposure

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

Payroll systems

P&L reporting

Job description

Ipsum is seeking an Assistant Finance Business Partner to support the Power Division across the North Power region. This office-based role in Chorley/Warrington involves working closely with operations to maintain financial controls, support governance and provide accurate financial information for performance, forecasting and investment decisions.

You will manage working capital, collaborate with operational teams on budgets and forecasts, and liaise with auditors.