Senior Finance Business Partner

Hays PLC; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London-based education provider is seeking a finance business partner to lead a team of four professionals. In this key role, you will guide financial operations, mentor colleagues, and enhance reporting quality. The position offers a salary of £55,000 per annum and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance business partnering.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-specialists.
• Expertise in business case development and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of finance professionals providing financial guidance.
• Support financial operations for a college and its academies.
• Influence high-level decision-making and drive improvements.

Skills

Finance business partnering

Financial reporting

Communication of complex financial information

Education

Full membership of a recognised professional accountancy body

Job description

Lead a team of 4 FBP's

Your new company

A leading London-based education provider, this institution is recognised for its inclusive culture, strong community ties, and commitment to transforming lives through education.

Your new role

In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of finance professionals, providing expert financial guidance and strategic insight across both academic and professional service areas. You will support financial operations for both the college and its affiliated academies, ensuring robust financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.

This is a unique opportunity to influence high-level decision-making, mentor finance colleagues, and drive continuous improvement in financial practices. You will be instrumental in developing business cases, training budget holders, and enhancing the quality of financial reporting and modelling across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Full membership of a recognised professional accountancy body (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Extensive experience in finance business partnering, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-specialists
• Demonstrated expertise in business case development, cost modelling, and financial forecasting

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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• Salford Quays, Central London, Staines, UK/Hybrid
• £55,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)