Trainee Finance Business Partner Job Description Trainee Finance Business Partner Location: 7-8 Rossmore Business Village Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 per Annum Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us: We are Edsential Community Interest Company, a leading organization in the Education Services industry. Our commitment to excellence and community impact drives everything we do. Role Overview: As a Trainee Finance Business Partner, you will play a vital role in our finance team, supporting the business in financial planning, analysis, and decision-making. This position is key to driving our financial performance and ensuring sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities: Assist in financial reporting and analysis Support budgeting and forecasting processes Collaborate with various departments to understand and communicate financial data Contribute to strategic financial projects Provide insights to optimize financial performance Qualifications: Recent graduate with a degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Ability to work well in a team and independently Proficiency in MS Excel and financial software Experience: Working knowledge of Sage, ideally Sage 200. Ability to produce and analyse complex excel spreadsheets and data. Working knowledge of accounts to trail balance, including sales and cost analysis, accruals and prepayments. Understanding financial statements. Benefits: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support and comprehensive wellbeing benefits Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme Access to Benefits platform including cycle to work scheme, car scheme, retail discounts Secure Future retirement income through the local government pension scheme A friendly and supportive team Ongoing training and development opportunities Opportunities for promotion Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed. For further information about this role please email. Edsential regard safeguarding with the highest priority. Applicants for posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant checks and enhanced DBS. If you are passionate about finance, eager to learn, and ready to take the first step in your finance career, we would love to hear from you. ADZN1_UKTJ