Finance Business Partner

Venn Group; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college group in West London is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial insights, support budget holders, and drive performance. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of finance experience, with a solid background in budgeting and forecasting. Proficiency in IT systems and strong analytical skills are crucial for interpreting complex financial data. This full-time permanent role is based in Uxbridge offering a salary of £44,369 - £46,906.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance role, ideally within the education or public sector.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting.
• Proficient in interpreting complex data for non-finance audiences.

Responsibilities

• Produce annual budgets, mid-year forecasts, and final outturn reports.
• Monitor income, expenditure, and capital spend against targets.
• Develop and enhance reporting templates for senior management.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

IT systems

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a Finance team supporting one of the leading college groups in West London. This role is pivotal in delivering accurate financial insights, supporting budget holders, and driving financial performance across multiple sites.

Role Information

• Salary : £44,369 - £46,906
• Contract Type : Full time, permanent
• Start Date : February
• Location : Uxbridge

Job Responsibilities

• Produce annual budgets, mid-year forecasts, and final outturn reports
• Monitor income, expenditure, and capital spend against targets, providing monthly performance reports
• Maintain accurate staffing establishment and reconcile payroll costs
• Analyse financial data and present insights to non-finance stakeholders
• Develop and enhance reporting templates for senior management and Governors
• Promote a performance management culture and act as a trusted finance partner to budget holders
• Deputise for the Director of Finance at budget holder meetings when required

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance role, ideally within the education or public sector
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting
• Progressing towards or completed a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA / CIMA)
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data for non-finance audiences
• Proficient in IT systems, spreadsheets, and databases
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.