Our Client Our client is a forward looking educational institution with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and social purpose. With multiple sites across London and a collaborative and high performing professional services community, the organisation is committed to delivering outstanding student experiences and long?term financial sustainability.
The Role - Partner with senior stakeholders to understand strategic priorities and provide high?quality financial insight
- Lead annual and multi?year budgeting processes, including assumptions, sensitivity analysis, and risk mitigation
- Produce timely and accurate management information packs, including variance analysis, KPIs, dashboards, and commentary
- Work with large data sets to identify trends, analyse performance, and support commercial decision?making
- Support the development of costings, pricing models, and forward?looking financial analysis
- Provide training and guidance to budget holders, enhancing financial literacy and accountability
- Lead month?end processes including adjustments, accruals, and prepayments
- Support year?end schedules, statutory accounts preparation, and external audit activities
- Lead or contribute to ad hoc financial analysis, business cases, and process improvement initiatives
- Build strong relationships across the organisation to promote sound financial management and effective decision?making
- Deputise for the Senior Finance Business Partner when required
The Successful Candidate - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong experience in FP&A, business partnering or management accounting
- Advanced Excel capability and confidence with financial reporting systems
- Strong communicator, able to convey complex financial information clearly
- Sector experience within education or not?for?profit is advantageous but not essential
What’s on Offer? - Salary: £45,000 – £59,000 per annum
- Permanent, 35 hours per week
- Hybrid working across London sites and home
- Generous pension scheme
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We believe that diversity strengthens our community and enhances the work we do. Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
