Junior Finance Business Partner

CMA Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Finance Business Partner in Eastleigh, Hampshire. The role involves reviewing branch performance, providing insightful financial analysis, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will be part or fully qualified in AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW and possess strong Excel and communication skills. This position offers a competitive benefits package and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits package

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme (circa 15%)

Pension scheme

Life insurance (3 x salary)

Medi-cash scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must be part or fully qualified in AAT, CIMA, ACCA, or ICAEW.
• Strong Excel skills required for data analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and report on monthly branch performance.
• Provide analysis of trends and variances against budget.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and ad-hoc analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Strong communication skills

Planning and time management

Education

Part or Fully Qualified AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW

Job description

Looking to step up and make an impact? This growing, forward-thinking business in Eastleigh, Hampshire is looking for a Junior Finance Business Partner to take ownership of branch results, deliver clear financial insights, and support the team with key reporting and analysis. You ll play a hands-on role in driving performance, improving efficiency, and building strong relationships across the business.

What will the Finance Business Partner role involve?

• Review and report on monthly branch performance, ensuring accurate and timely management information.
• Identify trends and key variances to budget or forecast, providing clear analysis and commentary.
• Build strong relationships with branch and senior managers, offering financial insight to support decision-making.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency across branches through regular reviews and benchmarking.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and ad-hoc analysis to help the business achieve its growth goals.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Business Partner vacancy:

• Part or Fully Qualified AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW.
• Advanced Excel Skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a wider team.
• Challenging approach to work (looking to drive improvements through an understanding of root causes and how they can be effectively implemented).
• Strong planning, time management and attention to detail.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Business Partner:

• Excellent benefits package above market average.
• Hybrid working model promoting work-life balance.
• 25 days holiday plus BH s increasing with length of service.
• Company bonus scheme (circa 15%).
• Pension scheme.
• 3 x salary life insurance.
• Medi-cash scheme.
• Free parking.

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