Finance Business Partner: Insight & Impact in Budgeting

South Essex College of Further & Higher Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Essex is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to enhance financial performance and support decision-making processes. This role involves collaboration with budget holders and senior managers to provide insightful financial analysis, govern budgeting processes, and ensure compliance. Competitive benefits include 30 days of holiday, a generous pension contribution, and professional development opportunities. Join an ambitious team that values clear communication and data-driven decisions.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking permit

Pension – 22.10% college contribution

Continued Professional Development

Free breakfast at most campuses

Subsidised eye tests and flu injections

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting, stakeholder engagement and financial analysis.
• Confident, collaborative and able to influence decisions in a non-financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with budget holders and senior managers to provide clear financial insight.
• Translate complex data into accessible information.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure strong financial governance and compliance.

Skills

Management accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Collaborative decision influencing

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Essex is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to enhance financial performance and support decision-making processes. This role involves collaboration with budget holders and senior managers to provide insightful financial analysis, govern budgeting processes, and ensure compliance. Competitive benefits include 30 days of holiday, a generous pension contribution, and professional development opportunities. Join an ambitious team that values clear communication and data-driven decisions.