Finance Business Partner - Education

MARBLE MAYNE RECRUITMENT LTD; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organisation in the Peterborough region is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial advice and support effective decision-making. In this full-time role, you will build relationships with stakeholders, produce management accounts, and deliver insightful financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) and possess strong management accounting skills. This opportunity offers a supportive work environment with the possibility of remote work once a week.

Benefits

Excellent pension

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Business Partnering role.
• Strong hands-on experience in management accounting.
• Ability to present financial insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders for strategic advice.
• Deliver accurate monthly reporting and insightful analysis.
• Produce management accounts, journals, and year-end support.
• Provide costing and cost analysis.
• Ensure quality financial information for external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial insight

Stakeholder engagement

Management accounting

Cost analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA or finalist

Job description

Overview

FinanceBusinessPartner–EducationSector

Location: Peterborough area (regional travel required)

Salary: £45,000–£52,000 + excellent pension

Contract: Full-time, permanent (Temp-to-Perm option considered)

A leading educational organisation in the Peterborough region is looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to join their high performing finance team. This is a varied and strategic role, combining the production of management accounts with genuine business partnering across a broad range of academic and non-academic budget holders. You’ll provide financial insight, analysis, and guidance to support effective decision-making and ensure resources are allocated efficiently and in line with statutory requirements. Report to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in linking finance with curriculum planning and wider organisational strategy. The role does not include line management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic financial advice that drives performance.
• Deliver accurate monthly reporting and insightful analysis to support decision-making at Executive and Leadership level.
• Produce management accounts, journals, and year-end support.
• Provide costing, cost analysis, and interpretation of complex financial data.
• Support budget holders with business cases and project-based financial planning.
• Ensure quality financial information is prepared for external stakeholders, including auditors and the ESFA.

About You

• Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or finalist.
• Experience in a Finance Business Partnering role, working with multiple cost centres and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong management accounting skills, with hands-on experience of journals and reporting.
• Skilled in cost analysis and interpreting complex data.
• Pragmatic problem-solver with the ability to present financial insights clearly.
• Comfortable working across multiple sites in the region (with the possibility of 1 day per week remote working).
• Experience in the education sector is desirable.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected educational organisation in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You’ll work alongside high-calibre finance professionals and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy.

Closing Date

Closing Date: Ongoing – early applications encouraged.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, please send your CV for immediate consideration.