Finance Business Partner

Venn Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is assisting a leading London university to recruit a Finance Business Partner in its Planning and Business Partnering team. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, delivering financial insight and supporting strategic decision-making across academic Schools.

This role focuses on planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic initiatives, requiring strong relationship-building and a proactive culture of financial governance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial business partnering.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of financial controls and governance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Schools to deliver financial performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities at School level.
• Produce high-quality financial information and insights for senior management.
• Support investment appraisal and financial modelling.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Reporting

Tools

Financial modelling

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a leading London-based university within its Planning and Business Partnering team. This role plays a key part in delivering financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across academic Schools.

You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, providing high-quality financial insight, driving performance, and supporting the development of a collaborative and forward-thinking financial culture. This is a highly visible role, contributing to planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic initiatives.

Role Information:

• Job title: Finance Business Partner
• Department: Finance
• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
• Location: London (Hybrid working available)

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Business Partnering & Performance

• Partner with Schools to deliver financial performance in line with the University's financial plan.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, influencing outcomes and promoting financial accountability.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead on budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities at School level.
• Support the production of year-end results and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Provide training and support to budget holders to strengthen financial management capability.

Analysis & Reporting

• Deliver high-quality financial information and insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Produce analysis on areas such as student numbers, staff costs, programme profitability and project performance.
• Support business case development through investment appraisal and financial modelling.

Continuous Improvement & Change

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Lead on service improvement initiatives and support change management activities.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, transparency and innovation within Finance.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong experience in financial business partnering, management accounting or similar
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis within a complex organisation
• Ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and value for money principles
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills
• Experience of managing competing priorities and working to tight deadlines