£65K/yr to £70K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior Finance Business Partner

Posted by Robertson Bell.

Are you a seasoned finance professional looking to make a strategic impact? Do you excel in building strong partnerships and providing insightful financial support? Are you ready to lead a finance team in a dynamic, global environment? If yes, read on!

This highly recognisable education organisation is currently seeking a Senior Finance Business partner to join their high-performing team on a permanent basis. Reporting into a highly experienced Associate Director of Finance, you will be responsible for driving performance across a small team, to manage the financials of one of the organisation's most critical directorates.

The key duties of this Senior Finance Business Partner are as follows:

  • Prepare insightful monthly management accounts with comprehensive commentary.
  • Provide timely financial and KPI reports and use data analytics to enhance decision-making processes.
  • Partner with your stakeholders to aid in budgeting and forecasting.
  • Develop business plans and cash flow forecasts that align with strategic objectives.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior managers and their teams.
  • Participate in budget holder meetings, offering expert financial advice and guidance.
  • Compile and present annual accounts for international programmes.
  • Lead the creation of business cases, identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies, and implement effective commercial procedures to achieve key operational, commercial, and financial targets.
  • Oversee a finance team, setting clear objectives and promoting high professional standards.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to step into a role within a highly unique and prestigious environment, whilst adding value within an international context. In addition to a highly competitive salary, this role boasts an exceptional benefits package, including an enhanced annual allowance, a generous pension contribution and opportunities to work from home up to three days per week.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Qualified as an accountant, with significant post-qualification experience.
  • Ideally, a background in the education or wider not-for-profit sector, although candidates without are still strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with both finance and non-finance staff.
  • Demonstrable financial modelling experience.
  • Strong analytical abilities with expertise in providing high-quality commentary on financial results.

If you're ready to influence financial performance and strategic success across an international remit, apply today to ensure you are considered.