Finance Business Partner

Ivy Rock Partners Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a key role at a prestigious university in Central London. The ideal candidate will have strong management accounting experience and excel in communication and problem-solving. This position involves collaborating with senior stakeholders, providing financial guidance, and ensuring operational success. The work pattern includes two days on-site with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong background in management accounting, including setting up accounting frameworks.
• Experienced in budget building, monthly reporting and forecasting.
• Excellent analytical skills to deliver reports to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various directorates to meet financial targets.
• Provide financial guidance to ensure programs are managed well.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Strong Excel skills

Excellent problem-solving ability

Strong communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

Ivy Rock Partners is recruiting a Finance Business Partner for the world renowned King s College London.

If, you are someone that would describe their key strengths as the below it may be a fantastic opportunity for you:

• Solid management accounting experience and strong Excel skills.
• A curious, questioning mindset with excellent problem-solving ability.
• Someone who is confident in their communication skills and has high emotional intelligence Who has the ability to work closely with very senior stakeholders, including the COO and Chief of Staff.

The Role

Are you ready to help make a significant impact in financial decision-making? As Finance Business Partner (FBP), you ll be at the heart of supporting our key stakeholders with in-depth reporting; financial analysis; and insights. In your role you ll support your stakeholders with strategic recommendations on pivotal financial decisions and offering advice that puts finance at the heart of decision making here at King s.

Role responsibilities

• Collaborative Partnering: You will work alongside various directorates to ensure financial targets are met. You will facilitate strategic decision-making within the areas you partner with.
• Financial Guidance: You will provide support and advice to academic and professional staff to ensure King s operational and commercial programmes are managed financially well. This includes delivering high-quality analysis and clear communication through monthly reporting and everyday interactions.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across King s Directorates, serving as the pivotal link between the Finance, Procurement, Strategic Planning and Analytics Directorate, and the areas you partner.

About You

• Qualifications & Experience: You are a qualified Accountant with a strong background in management accounting, including setting up accounting and reporting frameworks. You have good experience in budget building & profiling; in monthly reporting and forecasting; and ensuring the integrity of our financial information.
• Analytical Excellence: You deliver regular reports and commentary to senior stakeholders, enabling them to make informed decisions.
• Curious and Enthusiastic: Bring a proactive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a keen interest in continuous learning.

Based in Central London, you will work on-site two days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the rest of the week. This pattern may change, so adaptability regarding work location is essential.

For more information about the role, please get in touch with Phil Southern.