Senior Finance Business Partner

HAYS
London

Job Description

As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will play a central role in driving financial performance

Your new company
This is a high‑impact senior finance role supporting a diverse and ambitious college with an annual turnover of around £40m. As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will play a central role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision‑making, and ensuring robust financial management across academic and operational areas.

Your new role
You will lead a small, capable team — including an experienced deputy and two Finance Business Partners — and act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across the organisation. Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high‑quality financial insight, challenge, and strategic support to academic and operational leaders.
  • Lead and develop a team of three, ensuring strong performance and professional growth.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and monthly management reporting processes.
  • Produce clear, insightful analysis using Agresso, Power BI, and Excel.
  • Support long‑term financial planning and scenario modelling.
  • Drive improvements in financial processes, reporting quality, and business partnering capability.
  • Work closely with the Head of Academic Finance on strategic initiatives and organisational priorities.
  • What you'll need to succeed

  • Strong experience in management accounting or finance business partnering, ideally in a complex organisation.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate financial information clearly.
  • Confident working with financial systems and data tools (Agresso experience highly desirable).
  • A collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
  • You will be qualified CCAB or CIMA
  • # 4767710
Posted 2026-04-18

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