Assistant Finance and Planning Business Partner

Assistant Finance and Planning Business Partner

The British Library Closing date: Sun, 12 Jul 2026

Artform: Libraries
Role: Finance
Contract: Permanent
Yorkshire

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The British Library is embarking on a period of exciting transformation, with high profile capital projects, ambitious digital programmes and initiatives to grow and diversify our commercial income.

Job Description

We are looking for an assistant finance business partner to put finance at the heart of decision making, providing advice, analysis and support to stakeholders on operational decisions. This will include oversight, guidance and challenge to budget holders, as well as input and expert advice on business cases.

The role will ensure the business understands and delivers against risk management, finance policies and performance KPIs through agreed change initiatives and operational areas.

To support you in becoming fully AAT or CCAB qualified, we offer time off (in additional to annual leave) and financial support for study and exams.

Job Requirements

- Excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge of MS Excel.
- Experience or knowledge of a commercial Profit and Loss account.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, and be able to question, challenge and coach as necessary.
- Ability to interpret financial and performance information and recommend courses of action.
- A flexible approach and the capability to work on their own initiative.

Job Responsibilities

- To assist in providing proactive, high-quality support to managers in all aspects of financial management, including financial and business performance; business planning and risk and control activities.
- To assist in the provision of proactive, high-quality support to managers and Finance and Planning Business Partners to enable them to effectively manage performance.
- To support decision making and feedback information within the areas they buddy.
- To provide support to small scale projects and cost centres as allocated within the team.
- To support on financial planning and budgeting within the team feeding into the corporate position.
- Coordinate and support the development of high quality Business Cases and KPIs ensuring risks, benefits and costs are robust and measurable.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Assistant Finance and Planning Business Partner
  • Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Libraries
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 12 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    Yorkshire