Assistant Finance Business Partner

• Build strong relationships with business and finance stakeholders, understanding their needs to deliver relevant financial support
• Provide insightful, customer-friendly analysis to support business goals and strategic initiatives
• Collate and monitor financial targets and actual performance, producing reports that highlight areas for improvement or opportunity
• Support the assessment of new initiatives, helping build robust business cases and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
• Assist in developing and refining finance and operational processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Work closely with the FP&A team to support planning, forecasting, and statutory reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Contribute to the training and development of team members, sharing knowledge and best practices
• Collaborate across functions to ensure the finance team’s commitments to internal and external stakeholders are met effectively

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant with relevant experience supporting financial planning and analysis
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and interpret complex data
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with an ability to manipulate large datasets and present clear insights
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a professional, confident approach
• Inquisitive mindset with a natural questioning attitude, especially when working with data and financial models
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with a collaborative, team-focused attitude
• Eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom

Experience working within insurance, regulated environments, or matrix organizations

• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts