Finance Business Partner

Company: Ashdown Group
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Location: Bude
Job Description:

A rapidly growing business based in the London office is seeking a commercially focused and highly motivated Finance Business Partner / Part-Qualified Accountant. This is a pivotal role supporting the Head of FP&A, with delivering high-quality financial planning, analysis, and commercial insight while contributing to the hands‑on day‑to‑day finance function.

Duties will include:

  • acting as the finance point of contact for designated business areas / clients and building strong relationships with budget holders and operational leaders
  • supporting the annual budget, rolling forecast, and long‑range planning processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
  • developing robust financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
  • delivering monthly management reporting, including variance analysis vs budget and forecast
  • providing clear insight into revenue, margin, and cost drivers to support decision‑making
  • supporting pricing, margin improvement, and cost control initiatives
  • translating financial data into concise, actionable insights for senior leadership
  • supporting cash flow forecasting and broader financial planning activities
  • contributing to month‑end processes and assisting with transactional duties where required

You must have proven experience in a Finance Business Partner, Part-Qualified Accountant, Assistant Accountant, FP&A Analyst, Junior Management Accountant or similar commercial finance / business partnering role, preferably within a professional services environment. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, ACMA or CIMA) with strong Excel skills, first class communication skills (ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to all levels), & financial modelling exposure.

This is a key hands‑on role in a fast‑paced, growing business offering the opportunity to influence performance and support strategic decision‑making. The Finance Business Partner / Part‑Qualified Accountant position is paying up to £35,000 plus benefits and operates on a hybrid basis, with an expectation to be in the office three days per week.

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Posted: April 28th, 2026