Assistant Finance Business Partner
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,365.00 to £43,739.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | B37 7YD |
| Company: | Platform Housing Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0276 |
Summary
Assistant Finance Business Partner
Are you a collaborative accounting professional with a desire to partner with finance and non-finance colleagues to achieve results? Come and join our team as an Assistant Finance Business Partner!
As our Assistant Finance Business Partner, you will support the Finance Business Partner in delivering high quality management information, analysis and insight for Senior Managers and budget holders. You'll support the management of budgets, financial forecasts and performance analysis.
This integral role acts a bridge between finance and operational teams, to drive value for money services, and help drive business strategy. To support corporate objectives and embed corporate values and behaviours throughout the team. To act as subject matter expert (SME) for budgeting and forecasting EPM software.
What are some of the things we are looking for?
-Educated to degree level or equivalent / AAT qualified essential
-Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA) or QBE with demonstrable accounting experience in a large, complex organisation with substantial budgets
-Previous experience of working within an environment of business partnering
-Proven experience developing and delivering an excellent customer driven service to differing audiences and stakeholders
-Experience of developing finance reporting which informs and supports service delivery
-Proven ability interpreting information, carrying out research, analysing complex data, appraising performance, and managing risk
-Confident communicator, able to challenge and present financial information to senior leaders and budget holders
-Experience within social housing, maintenance or asset management sector would be ideal
While this role offers the flexibility of being home-based, occasional travel to Group offices and other locations, including Birmingham Business Park Solihull and Central Park, Worcester, is essential.
What are some of the great benefits we can offer you?
-Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
-Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
-Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
-Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
-Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
-Learning and Development opportunities
-Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers
Ready to make a difference?
If you're a collaborative and forward-thinking Finance Business Partner who's passionate about supporting teams, shaping strategy, and delivering better outcomes for customers and communities, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, simply click “Apply Now” to complete your internal application and upload your CV.
For more information about the role, please find the attached job description or contact recruitment@platformhg.com
Early applications are encouraged, as the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. Interviews are expected to take place from 12th January 2026 and shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange a suitable time.
Are you a collaborative accounting professional with a desire to partner with finance and non-finance colleagues to achieve results? Come and join our team as an Assistant Finance Business Partner!
As our Assistant Finance Business Partner, you will support the Finance Business Partner in delivering high quality management information, analysis and insight for Senior Managers and budget holders. You'll support the management of budgets, financial forecasts and performance analysis.
This integral role acts a bridge between finance and operational teams, to drive value for money services, and help drive business strategy. To support corporate objectives and embed corporate values and behaviours throughout the team. To act as subject matter expert (SME) for budgeting and forecasting EPM software.
What are some of the things we are looking for?
-Educated to degree level or equivalent / AAT qualified essential
-Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA) or QBE with demonstrable accounting experience in a large, complex organisation with substantial budgets
-Previous experience of working within an environment of business partnering
-Proven experience developing and delivering an excellent customer driven service to differing audiences and stakeholders
-Experience of developing finance reporting which informs and supports service delivery
-Proven ability interpreting information, carrying out research, analysing complex data, appraising performance, and managing risk
-Confident communicator, able to challenge and present financial information to senior leaders and budget holders
-Experience within social housing, maintenance or asset management sector would be ideal
While this role offers the flexibility of being home-based, occasional travel to Group offices and other locations, including Birmingham Business Park Solihull and Central Park, Worcester, is essential.
What are some of the great benefits we can offer you?
-Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
-Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
-Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
-Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
-Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
-Learning and Development opportunities
-Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers
Ready to make a difference?
If you're a collaborative and forward-thinking Finance Business Partner who's passionate about supporting teams, shaping strategy, and delivering better outcomes for customers and communities, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, simply click “Apply Now” to complete your internal application and upload your CV.
For more information about the role, please find the attached job description or contact recruitment@platformhg.com
Early applications are encouraged, as the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. Interviews are expected to take place from 12th January 2026 and shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange a suitable time.
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