An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a leading London-based university within its Planning and Business Partnering team. This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for delivering high-quality financial support, driving performance, and influencing decision-making across the institution.

You will act as a senior partner to academic and professional stakeholders, providing financial insight, leading a high-performing team, and supporting the delivery of the University’s financial strategy.

Role Information:

• Job title: Finance Manager
• Department: Finance
• Salary: £51,500 – £53,301
• Location: London (Hybrid working available)

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across financial services, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives.
• Act as a senior finance partner to Schools, influencing key decisions and improving understanding of business performance.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing insight on financial strategy and business opportunities.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual financial planning and budget-setting processes in line with University strategy.
• Oversee consolidated reporting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Ensure accurate and timely production of financial information to support decision-making.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Provide high-quality financial analysis and insight to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Support the development and review of business cases through investment appraisal and financial modelling.
• Lead on key reporting areas including tuition fee setting, student number reconciliations and external returns.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Ensure robust financial controls and adherence to policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Promote value for money and effective resource management across the organisation.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.

Team Leadership & Service Delivery

• Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing finance team.
• Manage resources effectively to deliver high-quality financial support services.
• Take ownership of service outcomes, ensuring delivery aligns with University values and strategic goals.

Continuous Improvement & Change

• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across financial processes and services.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, transparency and service delivery.
• Lead on service improvement initiatives and support organisational change programmes.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong experience in financial management, business partnering or a senior finance role
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate teams
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning
• Strong understanding of financial governance, controls and regulatory requirements
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and support strategic decision-making
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.