Assistant Finance Analyst

Tunstall Healthcare Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology provider in the UK is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their Finance Team in Whitley. This role involves providing analytical support and enabling effective decision-making within the organization. Candidates should be studying AAT ideally at level 3 and should be adept with Microsoft Excel. The position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement and includes benefits such as competitive salary, healthcare benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Healthcare-related benefits

Contributory pension

Volunteer day

Free eye tests and retail discounts

Welcoming team environment

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently studying AAT and familiar with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Desire to learn about budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support financial analysis of business performance including revenue and costs.
• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts and KPIs.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities alongside the Senior Finance Business Partner.
• Monitor KPIs and financial trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Help assess cost drivers and monitor margins for efficiency.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret numerical data

Good communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Understanding budgeting and management accounting principles

Attention to detail

Collaborative and positive approach

Education

Studying AAT (ideally level 3)

Part-qualified in AAT/ACCA/CIMA (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems or BI tools

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting an FP&A Analyst to join our UK&I Finance Team based out of our Whitley (DN14 0HR) location. Flexible hybrid working is available.

A bit about us:

Tunstall is a market-leading health and care technology provider.

We’re passionate about ensuring our team reflects the brilliant and unique qualities of the people and communities we support. Our incredible team of around 3,000 colleagues provides life saving and life changing technology and services to millions of people in 18 different countries.

At Tunstall you’ll find a place where you’re valued and celebrated for being yourself. We empower our people to deliver the very best teamwork, innovation and thought leadership by creating an environment where we champion diversity and inclusion. We demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion at each step. From our open, fair, and transparent recruitment processes, through to the many development and career growth opportunities we provide.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Assistant Finance Analyst provides analytical, reporting, and financial support to the UKI organisation, enabling accurate insight and effective decision-making. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, the role supports commercial and operational analysis, financial planning activities, and the delivery of key performance reporting.

The Ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who is in the process of studying AAT (ideally level 3). This person should be comfortable working in a team and familiar with tools such as Microsoft Excel.

Key skills and experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eagerness to learn.
• Ability to interpret numerical data and present findings clearly.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders across the business.
• Ability to work accurately, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel; experience with financial systems or BI tools is desirable.
• Understanding (or willingness to learn) budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• A collaborative, proactive, and positive approach.
• Part-qualified or studying towards a recognised professional qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) desirable but not essential.

If you are not sure if you have the relevant skills or experience, then please apply (only takes a few minutes) and let our team review and come back to you.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• Healthcare-related benefits
• Contributory pension
• Volunteer day
• Perks and benefits that include things like: free eye tests and retail discounts
• A warm and welcoming team environment
• Development and a chance to build a rewarding career

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include

• Financial Analysis: Support the analysis of business performance—including revenue, costs, margins, and profitability—by preparing accurate and timely reports, commentary, and insights.
• Reporting: Assist in the production of monthly management accounts, KPIs, dashboards, and variance analysis for use by senior stakeholders.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the Senior Finance Business Partner in preparing budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans by gathering data, validating assumptions, and preparing templates and schedules.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor KPIs and financial trends, helping identify risks, opportunities, and areas requiring further investigation.
• Financial Modelling: Assist in building and maintaining financial models to support business cases, pricing reviews, bids and tenders, and investment decisions.
• Cost & Margin Support: Help assess cost drivers, monitor margins, and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost savings.
• Stakeholder Support: Work collaboratively with the Senior Finance Business Partner and wider finance team to provide data, insight, and analysis to commercial, operational, and leadership teams.
• Collaboration: Build strong working relationships across finance and the wider business to support alignment and effective information sharing.
• Development: Proactively engage in learning and professional development, building skills in analysis, reporting, financial modelling, and commercial finance.

Equal Opportunities at Tunstall At Tunstall, we’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, and we celebrate the unique strengths each colleague brings. Our recruitment process is open, fair and inclusive, and we’re dedicated to providing any reasonable adjustments you may need to thrive