Assistant Finance Partner

Summary

Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits

Reporting Line: Head of Finance - Business Partnering

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Wood Street, London

Closing Date: 27th June 2025

What to expect

As an Assistant Finance Partner you will join us on our journey and undertake a valuable role as a key member of the Finance Business Partnering team responsible for contributing to the delivery of functional objectives, always modelling the Post Office behaviours, and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset.

The Assistant Finance Partner will support their Finance Business Partnering team and business partner across a number of finance activities including approving spend, financial analysis and producing reports.

The Assistant Finance Partner will embody a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance, with a key focus on delivery.

What we can do for you

Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 25 days annual leave that increases with tenure
• Up to 10% individual performance based incentive scheme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Income protection after 12 months service
• Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
• Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.

What you’ll need to succeed

You will be an experienced Finance Partner, a trusted advisor demonstrating excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ideally but not mandatory - Part Qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA/Equivalent Finance Qualification

Experience

• Proven experience collaborating with peers, colleagues, and stakeholders to contribute to the delivery of functional strategy to achieve business objectives.
• Experience in establishing successful, cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrable experience of leading on the delivery of project milestones to achieve key objectives.
• Experience in working in supporting a finance team and business environment.
• Exposure to financial systems

Skills and Capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt communication styles and collaborate cross-functionally to drive successful outcomes and business decisions.
• A trusted advisor with the ability to apply knowledge of their own specialism as well as knowledge of related areas.
• Commercial business acumen with the ability to make data-driven business decisions.
• Displays a passion for pursuing personal development opportunities and expanding industry knowledge.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to upholding the values and principles of Post Office.
• An ambassador for promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within all areas of responsibility.
• Strong Excel experience and use of key formulas / pivot tables.
• Strong sense of urgency to get things done.
• High level of ‘can do’ energy, able to manage within an environment of complexity, ambiguity and change.