Finance Business Partner

LEYF Nurseries; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Greater London seeks a Finance Business Partner to utilize financial expertise to drive impactful budgeting and reporting. This role emphasizes collaboration with managers, providing insights for decision-making and improving processes. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with business partnering experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. The position offers hybrid working, a warm culture, and various benefits such as a nursery discount and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Hybrid working

70% nursery discount

26 days’ holiday plus birthday off

7% employer pension

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in business partnering.
• Curious and pragmatic problem solver.
• Strong attention to detail and good financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to keep budgets on track.
• Provide reports and analysis influencing senior decisions.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for central teams.
• Oversee donor reporting ensuring compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Business partnering experience

Financial analysis skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Finance with purpose – make a difference where it counts

At London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), we’re proud of our education and care across 43 nurseries in London. We’re the best‑rated nursery group in the city – and we’re a charitable social enterprise, reinvesting every penny back into our children, families and our people.

We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner who loves using numbers for meaningful impact. This is more than spreadsheets – it’s about partnering with teams to keep budgets on track, making sure everyone feels confident and engaged in their financial decisions and our business keeps growing. We maximise our impact by using our resources effectively.

You’ll collaborate closely with our FP&A Manager – a pivotal partner driving business performance. This role is far from pigeonholed; you’ll gain broad exposure and varied experience. Every day, your work contributes to something bigger: creating better outcomes for children.

What you’ll be doing

• Partner with managers to keep budgets on track and make finance accessible and engaging
• Provide reports, insight and analysis that influences senior decisions and drives impact
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for central teams
• Oversee restricted funds and donor reporting, ensuring compliance and clarity
• Spot opportunities for improvement and help shape better processes

We’re looking for you to…

• Be a qualified accountant with experience in business partnering
• Be curious, open‑minded, and pragmatic – someone who loves solving problems
• Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders with confidence
• Have great attention to detail and good financial analysis skills
• Be collaborative and have a team‑oriented mindset

Why you’ll love it here

Be part of something bigger: We’re serious about children, community and changing the system.

Be trusted to deliver: You’ll have ownership and space to make an impact.

Be part of a high‑performing, supportive team.

Benefits

• Hybrid working and a warm culture
• 70% nursery discount for your children or grandchildren
• 26 days’ holiday (including Christmas closure), plus your birthday off, and bank holidays
• 7% employer pension, wellbeing support, discounts, and team events

We believe a diverse team makes us better – and we welcome you as you are.

If you’re a finance professional who wants your work to matter, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online and tell us why you want to work for us. We’re reviewing applications as they come in – so don’t wait too long! Happy holidays to you.