Venn Group
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a leading London-based university within its Planning and Business Partnering team. This role plays a key part in delivering financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across academic Schools.
You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, providing high-quality financial insight, driving performance, and supporting the development of a collaborative and forward-thinking financial culture. This is a highly visible role, contributing to planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic initiatives.
Role Information:
- Job title: Finance Business Partner
- Department: Finance
- Salary: £43,000 – £44,746
- Location: London (Hybrid working available)
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Business Partnering & Performance
- Partner with Schools to deliver financial performance in line with the University’s financial plan.
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders, influencing outcomes and promoting financial accountability.
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead on budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities at School level.
- Support the production of year-end results and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Provide training and support to budget holders to strengthen financial management capability.
Analysis & Reporting
- Deliver high-quality financial information and insights to senior management and stakeholders.
- Produce analysis on areas such as student numbers, staff costs, programme profitability and project performance.
- Support business case development through investment appraisal and financial modelling.
Continuous Improvement & Change
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.
- Lead on service improvement initiatives and support change management activities.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, transparency and innovation within Finance.
Candidate Profile:
- Strong experience in financial business partnering, management accounting or similar
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis within a complex organisation
- Ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders
- Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and value for money principles
- Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills
- Experience of managing competing priorities and working to tight deadlines
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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