Portfolio finance manager in education

Global University Systems; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Пенсионная схема с взносами 5% вашей и

Частное медицинское страхование

25 дней отпуска + праздники

Кредит на проезд (Season Ticket Loan)

Сертификаты на офтальмологические уход

Обучение и развитие

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Job summary

Global University Systems ищет портфельного финансового менеджера для поддержки новых учреждений в рамках портфеля и улучшения финансовой видимости. Ваша роль включает сотрудничество с CFO, финансовыми командами и руководством, а также развитие долгосрочных финансовых планов.

Вам предстоит строить бюджеты, прогнозы и финансовые модели, обеспечивая информированные управленческие решения и участие в интеграционных инициативах после приобретения организаций.

Qualifications

• Профессиональная финансовая квалификация (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) или эквивалентный финансовый опыт.
• Опыт работы в финансах FP&A, групповых/портфельных финансах.
• Умение строить бюджеты, прогнозы и финансовые модели.
• Способность переводить финансовую информацию в практические бизнес-решения.
• Сильные навыки работы со стейкхолдерами и Excel.

Responsibilities

• Быть основным финансовым партнером для недавно приобретённых учреждений в переходнойPhase к портфелю GUS.
• Строить бюджеты, rolling-форкасты и долгосрочные планы.
• Разрабатывать 3–5 летние финансовые модели для планирования и создания ценности.
• Анализировать фактическую производительность по сравнению с бюджетами и выявлять риски и возможности.
• Готовить отчеты по P&L, балансу и движению денежных средств для портфельных учреждений.
• Разрабатывать инвестиционные обоснования и CAPEX-предложения.
• Поддерживать внедрение финансового планирования и возможностей коммерческих финансов.

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Financial modelling

Job description

Описание:

Global University Systems (GUS) is one of the world's leading education groups, bringing together a diverse network of higher education institutions, academic partners and student recruitment organisations across multiple countries. We are looking for a commercially minded Portfolio Finance Manager to join our growing Value Creation team. This is a highly visible role supporting newly acquired institutions as they join the GUS portfolio. Working closely with asset CFOs, institutional leadership teams and senior stakeholders across GUS, you will help build financial capability, improve performance visibility and support strategic decision‑making during a critical phase of integration and growth.

Задачи:

• Acting as the primary finance partner to newly acquired institutions as they transition into the GUS portfolio.
• Building trusted relationships with asset CFOs, finance teams and institutional leadership teams.
• Supporting the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts and longer‑term strategic plans.
• Building and maintaining 3-5 year financial models to support business planning and value creation initiatives.
• Analysing performance against budgets, forecasts and investment cases, identifying key risks and opportunities.
• Producing clear financial insight and recommendations for senior leadership and investment stakeholders.
• Supporting monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting across portfolio institutions.
• Developing investment appraisals, business cases and capital expenditure proposals.
• Helping institutions strengthen financial planning and commercial finance capabilities where required.
• Supporting the transition of acquired assets into GUS reporting, governance and performance management processes.
• Working alongside Group Finance, Asset Management and Value Creation teams to drive performance improvements across the portfolio.
• Contributing to acquisition integration activities and post‑acquisition planning where required.

Требования:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent finance experience.
• Experience within private equity‑backed businesses, buy‑and‑build organisations, consolidators or acquisitive environments.
• Strong FP&A, commercial finance, group finance or portfolio finance experience.
• Experience building budgets, forecasts, financial models and strategic plans.
• The ability to translate complex financial information into practical business recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leaders.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and the ability to operate with ambiguity.
• Experience supporting business transformation, integration or value creation initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience within education is not essential.
• We are particularly interested in professionals who have worked in environments where acquiring, integrating and improving businesses is a core part of the operating model.

Условия:

• Hybrid working - most roles offer hybrid or flexible arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Contributory Pension Scheme - 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution, so you can build long-term financial security with added benefits of the company contributions.
• Private Medical Insurance (T&C's apply) - prioritising your wellbeing with speedy access to healthcare whenever you need support.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - time to rest, recharge, and balance life beyond work.
• Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply) - spread the cost of your commute with an interest‑free travel loan.
• Eye Care Vouchers - support for regular eye tests and essential eyewear.
• Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply) - access to short courses via FutureLearn and Group-wide professional development programmes.
• Staff Discount Scheme - via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers – Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics, etc.
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support for your wellbeing, whenever you need it.
• Refer a Friend Scheme for staff members (T&C's apply) - earn rewards for helping us bring great talent into the team.
• Discounts and sponsorship opportunities at select GUS institutions, including The University of Law.