Finance Business Partner

Uxbridge College; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Uxbridge seeks a Finance Business Partner to support financial planning needs. The role involves timely management information delivery and budget preparation, requiring at least 3 years of finance experience and an accounting qualification. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. The position allows for potential hybrid working after settling in, with a closing date for applications set for January 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Completed accounting qualification or currently progressing.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Detailed knowledge of finance and accounting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting service and deliver timely management information.
• Support budget preparation and forecasts.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to meet finance needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA)

Minimum 3 years experience in a Finance role

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Based at Uxbridge Campus

Salary in the range of £44,369 - £46,906 per annum

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges) is a successful merged college group, based across 5 vibrant campuses. We offer high quality courses, apprenticeships and programmes for young people.

We are looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to proactively identify, plan and meet the finance needs of the College group.

Supporting the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and the Director of Finance, you would provide a professional, customer focussed accounting service and deliver insightful, accurate and timely management information to ensure budget managers, the senior management team and other stakeholders have the information relevant to their needs and to ensure financial targets are met. You will also support the preparation of budgets and forecasts and monitoring of actual income, expenditure and capital spend against targets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed or progressing towards a recognised accounting qualification e.g. ACCA / CIMA
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Finance role
• Experience of budgeting and forecasting within an accounting function
• Detailed knowledge of finance and accounting regulations
• Detailed knowledge of finance, particularly management accounting systems and processes
• Ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders

This post is based at Uxbridge Campus, with a requirement to travel to and work from other college sites as required. There may be an opportunity for hybrid working of 1 day per week after a settling in period, subject to business need.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency.

Closing date : 8th January 2026

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