Assistant Finance Business Partner

Are you looking for your first role in Finance in a busy but rewarding sector?

This role supports operational and clinical teams with financial insight that helps them deliver high-quality patient care in a sustainable way. You'll work closely with managers across the organisation, helping them understand their budgets, activity levels, and key cost drivers. It's a great stepping-stone into business partnering for someone who enjoys numbers, problem-solving, and building strong working relationships.

Main duties of the job

Principle Responsibilities will Include:

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts for designated service/contract areas.
• Provide clear analysis on variances, cost pressures, trends, and opportunities.
• Help develop short- and long-term forecasts, ensuring they reflect operational activity and service plans.
• Assist in preparing budget reports and contribute to the annual budgeting process

Business Partnering

• Work with clinical and operational teams, helping them understand financial information and make informed decisions.
• Support managers in identifying efficiencies, productivity improvements, and areas of overspend.
• Build strong relationships with non-finance teams, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Reporting & DataMaintain accurate financial information and ensure data integrity throughout all reporting.
• Prepare dashboards, KPI reports, and financial summaries for internal meetings.
• Help ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and healthcare sector financial regulations
• Contribute to improving financial processes and reporting tools.
• Support finance colleagues with contracts, audits, and system enhancements.

About us

At HUC, we're proud to invest in our people by offering a wide range of exciting benefits that support your personal, professional, & financial wellbeing:

Exclusive Discounts: Unlock savings on shopping, travel, and more, through our Discount Hub, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, & more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we've got your wallet covered!

NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind & long-term financial benefits for all our staff.

Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, meditation guides, energising fitness routines, & delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.

Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won't go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.

Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, & smart savings options through our Credit Union.

Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, & regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news & opportunities.

Office Comforts: Stay refreshed with unlimited tea & coffee, enjoy the ease of free parking, and recharge in our dedicated relaxation areas. Plus, join in on engaging team events that make every workday more enjoyable!

Job responsibilities

For further details and a full person specification and job description, please see the attached documentation.

Skills and Experience

• Strong Excel skills and confidence with financial data.
• Ability to explain financial information in a clear and friendly way.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Experience in the healthcare or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of financial controls, budgeting cycles, and management accounts.
• Familiarity with costing, activity-based reporting, or service line information.

Qualifications

• Studying towards AAT, ACCA , CIMA (or equivalent).

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative and Approachable
• Curious and willing to learn from colleagues across the organisation.
• Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, flexible, and keen to improve processes and reporting quality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£25,000 to £27,000 a year, depending on qualifications.