Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner (12 month FTC)

Hays Senior Finance; London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international education charity is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This pivotal role involves influencing financial performance, leading budgeting and forecasting, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary up to £75,000 and a highly flexible hybrid working model, making it an exciting opportunity to impact education and the arts.

Benefits

Highly flexible hybrid working model

Collaborative, values-driven culture

Potential for the role to become permanent

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIMA/ACCA/ACA designation.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering required.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, particularly FRS102.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting for Professional Services.
• Drive project governance and ensure financial business cases are in place.
• Deliver monthly reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Financial Planning

Business Partnering

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Proactive Solutions Approach

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified

Job description

London (Hybrid - Very Flexible)

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)

Up to £75,000 per annum

Confidential Client - Leading International Education Charity

About the Organisation

Our client is a globally respected organisation and independent education charity with a rich heritage and international recognition for their work. With headquarters in central London (SE1), the organisation offers a highly flexible hybrid working model-currently just two days per month in the office, with the option to attend more frequently if preferred.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded Senior Commercial Finance Manager to join this impactful organisation on a 12-month FTC. This is a pivotal role within the finance team, offering the chance to influence decision-making at the highest levels and drive financial performance across key departments.You'll lead the Finance Business Partnering function for Professional Services and Projects, working closely with senior stakeholders across Product, Academic, and People & Culture teams. You'll also play a critical role in strengthening project governance and delivering insightful financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting for Professional Services and Projects
• Drive robust project governance and ensure financial business cases are in place from inception to completion
• Partner with senior stakeholders to embed financial insight into strategic decisions
• Deliver accurate month-end reporting and ensure compliance with FRS102
• Oversee capital expenditure and ensure correct accounting treatment
• Manage and inspire a team of qualified accountants

About You

We're looking for a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with a strong commercial mindset and a collaborative approach. You'll be confident working with senior stakeholders and have a solid grounding in both business partnering and core accounting.

You'll bring:

• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering
• Exposure to capital projects and governance frameworks
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, particularly FRS102
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

What's in It for You?

• Join a respected international organisation making a real impact in education and the arts
• Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid working model
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven culture
• Competitive salary up to £75,000
• Potential for the role to become permanent

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to take the next step in your finance career with a purpose-led organisation.

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