Finance Business Partner

NFP People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employer pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to exhibitions and cultural at-

Job summary

NFP People is seeking a Finance Business Partner (Collections) in London to turn financial insight into action, supporting the care and development of an internationally important art collection. The role reports to the Head of FP&A and involves building strong relationships with budget holders across collection care, acquisitions, international partnerships, finance and legal.

You will produce monthly management reports with variance analysis, manage accruals and adjustments, and help with

Qualifications

• Recognised accountancy qualification with management accounting experience.
• Experience setting and monitoring budgets within a complex environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent Excel skills and knowledge of financial reporting packages.
• Ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Producing and developing monthly management reports with variance analysis and commentary.
• Processing accruals, prepayments and adjustments for accurate reporting.
• Working with budget holders on annual budgets and forecasts; challenging assumptions.
• Providing training and practical support to strengthen financial understanding.
• Preparing financial analysis, business cases and options appraisals.
• Monitoring performance measures and benchmarking data.
• Responding to information requests from government bodies and external stakeholders.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Recognised accounting qualification

Tools

Unit4

Job description

Finance Business Partner

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to turn financial insight into action, supporting the care and development of an internationally important art collection.

Position: Finance Business Partner (Collections)
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
Location: Millbank, London
Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Midnight, 1 November 2026
Interview date: 12 November 2026

About the role

Bring your financial expertise to an organisation that connects people with art. Working closely with budget holders across collection care, acquisitions, international partnerships, finance and legal, you will provide the reporting, analysis and advice that support informed decisions.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will build strong relationships with colleagues, helping them understand their budgets, identify opportunities and manage financial risks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and developing monthly management reports, with clear variance analysis and commentary.
• Processing accruals, prepayments and adjustments to ensure accurate reporting.
• Working with budget holders on annual budgets and forecasts, constructively challenging assumptions and plans.
• Providing training and practical support to strengthen financial understanding.
• Preparing financial analysis, business cases and options appraisals.
• Monitoring performance measures and benchmarking data.
• Responding to information requests from government bodies, funders and other external stakeholders.

About you

You will hold a recognised accountancy qualification and bring management accounting experience, including a proven record of setting and monitoring budgets within a complex environment.

You will be confident explaining financial information to colleagues without a finance background, building relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions.

You will also bring:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise your workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills and in-depth knowledge of financial reporting packages.
• A proactive approach, with a willingness to suggest improvements and develop new skills.
• An interest in the organisation’s work and a commitment to inclusive, respectful collaboration.

Experience using Unit 4 and accounting report-writing tools would be welcome but is not essential.

About the organisation

This leading arts organisation cares for an internationally significant collection and works to make art accessible to everyone. Through its galleries, digital platforms and partnerships, it supports creative learning and helps diverse audiences connect with art.

Benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 27 after three years, your birthday off, generous employer pension contributions, an Employee Assistance Programme and access to exhibitions and cultural attractions.

The organisation welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant, Commercial Finance Business Partner.