Finance Business Partner - London

Nfp People Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Employer pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to exhibitions and cultural at"

Job summary

Not For Profit People is recruiting a Finance Business Partner (Collections) in London to turn financial insight into action. You will partner with budget holders across collection care, acquisitions, international partnerships, finance and legal, delivering monthly reporting, analysis and strategic advice.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will build relationships with senior stakeholders, explain financial information clearly, and help manage budgets and risks with

Qualifications

• Requires recognised accountancy qualification and experience in management accounting.
• Experience setting and monitoring budgets within a complex environment.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of financial reporting packages.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management reports with variance analysis and commentary.
• Process accruals, prepayments and adjustments for accurate reporting.
• Work with budget holders on annual budgets and forecasts and challenge assumptions.
• Provide training and practical support to strengthen financial understanding.
• Prepare financial analysis, business cases and options appraisals.
• Monitor performance measures and benchmarking data.
• Respond to information requests from government bodies, funders and other external stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Excel

Education

Accountancy qualification

Tools

Unit4

Job description

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to turn financial insight into action, supporting the care and development of an internationally important art collection.

Position: Finance Business Partner (Collections)
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
Location: Millbank, London
Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Midnight, 8 November 2026

About the role

Bring your financial expertise to an organisation that connects people with art. Working closely with budget holders across collection care, acquisitions, international partnerships, finance and legal, you will provide the reporting, analysis and advice that support informed decisions.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will build strong relationships with colleagues, helping them understand their budgets, identify opportunities and manage financial risks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and developing monthly management reports, with clear variance analysis and commentary.
• Processing accruals, prepayments and adjustments to ensure accurate reporting.
• Working with budget holders on annual budgets and forecasts, constructively challenging assumptions and plans.
• Providing training and practical support to strengthen financial understanding.
• Preparing financial analysis, business cases and options appraisals.
• Monitoring performance measures and benchmarking data.
• Responding to information requests from government bodies, funders and other external stakeholders.

About you

You will hold a recognised accountancy qualification and bring management accounting experience, including a proven record of setting and monitoring budgets within a complex environment.

You will be confident explaining financial information to colleagues without a finance background, building relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions.

You will also bring:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise your workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills and in-depth knowledge of financial reporting packages.
• A proactive approach, with a willingness to suggest improvements and develop new skills.
• An interest in the organisation’s work and a commitment to inclusive, respectful collaboration.

Experience using Unit 4 and accounting report-writing tools would be welcome but is not essential.

About the organisation

This leading arts organisation cares for an internationally significant collection and works to make art accessible to everyone. Through its galleries, digital platforms and partnerships, it supports creative learning and helps diverse audiences connect with art.

Benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 27 after three years, your birthday off, generous employer pension contributions, an Employee Assistance Programme and access to exhibitions and cultural attractions.

The organisation welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant, Commercial Finance Business Partner.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

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