Finance Business Partner

Goodman Masson Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation de recherche indépendante basée à Londres recherche des partenaires financiers pour soutenir ses travaux mondiaux de conseil et de recherche. Le candidat idéal travaillera en étroite collaboration avec des équipes académiques et politiques tout en assurant une gestion financière rigoureuse des projets clés. Ce rôle offre l'opportunité de contribuer à des initiatives ayant un impact mondial significatif.

Benefits

37 days annual leave (including public holidays and office closure days)

Pension salary exchange scheme

Hybrid/flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée en partenariat commercial, budgétisation et supervision de projets financiers.
• Familiarité avec les exigences des donateurs à travers les fondations, organismes gouvernementaux et ONG.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la prévision trimestrielle et la budgétisation annuelle pour le centre de recherche assigné.
• Surveiller la rentabilité des projets et évaluer les écarts budgetaires.

Skills

Communication

Analyse

Organisation

Collaboration

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Job Description

Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting a leading independent policy organisation based in London who are seeking Finance Business Partners to support its globally focused research and advisory work. With a strong reputation for shaping thought leadership and influencing international policy, the organisation is currently undergoing a strategic transformation to modernise systems, streamline operations, and enhance financial planning and oversight.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced finance professionals to contribute to a purpose-led organisation operating at the heart of global affairs. In this role, you will work closely with a research centre, collaborating with academic and policy teams while partnering with central finance to ensure robust financial management across key projects and funding streams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting for your assigned research centre

• Cost projects and monitor profitability across grants, donations, and other funding sources

• Track actual income and expenditure against budgets; analyse and explain variances

• Collaborate with the central finance team on management accounts, accruals, and income recognition

• Oversee project-specific financial reporting, audits, and compliance with funder requirements

• Support implementation of a new finance system and contribute to process improvements

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to research leads and senior stakeholders

• Strengthen internal controls and promote financial best practice across the organisation

About You

• ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant

• Proven experience in business partnering, budgeting, and financial project oversight

• Experience within the charity, education, or non-profit sector (advantageous)

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial insights clearly to non-finance colleagues

• Strong analytical and organisational skills with a focus on accuracy and deadlines

• Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment

• Familiarity with funder requirements across foundations, government bodies, and NGOs

Benefits

• 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and office closure days)

• Pension salary exchange scheme

• Hybrid/flexible working

• Enhanced parental leave and employee assistance programme

• Opportunity to work in a highly respected, purpose-driven environment with global impact

Apply now to be part of an organisation committed to making a meaningful contribution to international policy and global development through strong financial leadership.

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