Finance Business Partner

James Andrews Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Central London seeks a Finance Business Partner to manage financial operations across catering, retail, and accommodation. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum, focusing on strategic planning and robust financial management. Ideal candidates must be fully qualified accountants with proven business partnering experience, ready to contribute to extensive financial insights and operational performance reviews.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Good pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Computer purchase loan scheme

Season ticket loan

Wellbeing scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or finalist accountant is mandatory.
• Experience in Higher or Further Education is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Support senior management with financial operations and strategic planning.
• Lead budget planning and forecasting.
• Prepare financial reviews and analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Finance business partnering

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Finalist in accounting qualification

Job description

Our client, based in Central London, is currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner for the Catering, Retail and Accommodation department. Our client is proud to possess a world-class reputation and has produced a diverse alumni that have gone on to win a number of prestigious awards.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis and is offering a salary package of up to £60,000 per annum, based on experience.

The ideal candidate must be a fully qualified accountant, or at least a finalist, and must possess strong commercial acumen and good business partnering experience.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

* Support senior management across catering, retail, and accommodation services with day-to-day financial operations, strategic planning and timely delivery of management accounts

* Lead annual budget planning and multi-year forecasting, including financial modelling and cost-benefit analysis for new initiatives

* Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reviews, analyse variances and provide commentary to support informed decision-making

* Oversee the financial aspects of pricing strategies, rent setting and contract management, ensuring market competitiveness and compliance

* Produce year-end journals and ensure alignment with financial reporting deadlines and frameworks

* Conduct financial viability assessments and investment appraisals, with regular trend analysis across income and expenditure lines

* Provide financial insight and data for executive-level reporting, including external benchmarking and operational performance reviews

* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, including other universities and service providers, to ensure robust financial management and continuous improvement

Experience required:

* Fully qualified accountant

* Strong finance business partnering experience

* Good commercial acumen

* Experience working in the Higher Education or Further Education sector

Rewards and Benefits:

* 50/50 hybrid working

* Attractive work setting

* Generous annual leave

* Good pension scheme

* Family-friendly policies

* Computer purchase loan scheme

* Season ticket loan

* Wellbeing scheme

Working hours:

* 35 hours per week

* Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role

KEYWORDS: Management; Accounting; Education; Business Partner; Finance Analyst

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Finance Business Partner

Company:

James Andrews Recruitment

Location:

Posted:

Jul 7th 2025

Closes:

Aug 7th 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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