Junior Finance Business Partner

CMA Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Finance Business Partner to drive performance and provide financial insights. The successful candidate will report on branch performance, collaborate with managers, and implement process improvements. Part or fully qualified AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW is required along with advanced Excel skills. The role offers a hybrid working model and an excellent benefits package including a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package above market average

Hybrid working model promoting work-life balance

25 days holiday plus BH’s

Company bonus scheme (circa 15%)

Pension scheme

3 x salary life insurance

Medi-cash scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Challenging approach to work with a focus on driving improvements.
• Strong planning, time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and report on monthly branch performance.
• Identify trends and key variances to budget or forecast.
• Build strong relationships with branch and senior managers.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency across branches.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and ad-hoc analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Part or Fully Qualified AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

• 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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