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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Maintain 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.

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

Wellbeing Support
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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
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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
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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
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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!

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.