Assistant Finance Business Partner in Preston

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle‑market businesses thrive. We are a fast‑growing firm with big ambitions – we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner (Assistant Manager) to join our Commercial Finance team that sits as part of the internal National Finance Office. This role will be based in our Preston office. The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of premium finance business partnering across the business. You will develop strong relationships with the finance business partners and stakeholders, to support the delivery of reliable financial insight, robust analysis and practical support to those stakeholders. You will contribute to the development of junior colleagues, through effective coaching, guidance and support.

You’ll Make An Impact By:

• Supporting the Finance Business Partner(s) in delivering effective finance business partnering to assigned stakeholders and service areas.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, acting as a trusted and approachable finance contact.
• Working closely with the Finance Business Partner(s) to support the reviewing of financial performance, explaining variances, identifying risks and opportunities, and agreeing appropriate actions.
• Communicating financial information clearly, professionally and confidently, both in writing and verbally, adapting style to the audience.
• Supporting annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, ensuring assumptions are robust and clearly understood.
• Contributing to scenario modelling and other financial analysis to support investment and operational decisions.
• Directly managing junior members of the team, setting clear goals and conducting regular one‑on‑one check‑ins and performance appraisals to evaluate progress, address underperformance, and provide constructive feedback.

What We Are Looking For:

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified, or equivalent accountancy experience.
• Team management / development experience is essential.
• Consultancy / business strategy / professional services experience preferred.
• Strong analytical capability with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Confident and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial information into practical insight.

What We Can Offer You:

• Hybrid and Flexible working.
• 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. We aim to achieve the same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That is why we work together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.