Finance Business Partner

Reed; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Business Partner in the education sector, focusing on financial management. You will prepare management accounts, collaborate with internal teams, and provide financial advice. This temporary role offers hybrid working and requires AAT qualifications with a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of the education sector and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or part/qualified CCAB (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting.
• Strong understanding of the education sector is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and monitor income streams.
• Ensure accurate coding and reporting of income transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support financial integrity.
• Manage funding agreements and ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain income monitoring models.
• Provide financial advice to budget holders.

Skills

AAT qualified or part/qualified CCAB

Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting

Strong understanding of the education sector

Proficient in Excel

Experience with financial systems

Excellent organisational skills

Strong customer service orientation

Team player with initiative

Tools

Excel

Sage intact

Job description

Finance Business Partner

• Location:Sutton (no parking on site but near railway station)
• Hourly rate: £21.37- £24.04 per hour PAYE OR £27.26- £30.72 per hour via an umbrella company.
• Contract Type:Temporary for 3-6 months – start beginning of November 2025
• Hours:36 (08.45am- 16.30pm -16.15pm finish on a Friday)
• Working pattern: Hybrid- 3 days in the office 2 from home

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our team in the education sector. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial management within a college environment, supporting strategic and operational needs across multiple centres. If you are a skilled finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Day-to-day of the role

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including monitoring income streams and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate coding and reporting of income transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as MIS, admissions, and operations to support financial integrity and reporting.
• Manage funding agreements and ensure compliance with relevant contracts and documentation.
• Develop and maintain income monitoring models and forecasting tools.
• Provide financial advice and support to budget holders, identifying and resolving variances.
• Stay updated with funding policies including High Needs/SEND, 16–19, Apprenticeships, and AEB.
• Prepare costings, estimates, and financial models for strategic planning.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• AAT qualified or part/qualified CCAB (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting, with a focus on financial management and control.
• Strong understanding of the education sector (would be ideal).
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., Sage intact, Resource or similar).
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage own workload, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation and discretion with confidential data.
• Team player with initiative and adaptability to change.
• Commitment to promoting Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding, and Health & Safety policies.

Due to the nature of my client’s business, you will be required to have a basic DBS taken up and you will need to complete some further compliance and safeguarding (once offered).