Interim Finance Business Partner
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Temporary
- £300 - £325 per day
Job Description:
Full job descriptionA well-established higher education institution is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join its finance team on an initial six-month contract.Working closely with senior academic and professional services stakeholders, you will provide high-quality financial support, analysis and challenge to aid decision-making, ensure strong financial control and support the delivery of organisational objectives.
This role offers a high degree of flexibility, with predominantly remote working. However, applicants must be able and willing to attend the North London office at short notice when required.
Key Responsibilities*Partner with senior stakeholders across allocated faculties and professional service areas.
*Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, providing guidance and support to budget holders.
*Produce and review monthly financial reports, forecasts and variance analysis.
*Support business planning, financial modelling and business case development.
*Provide insightful financial advice to support operational and strategic decision-making.
*Build strong working relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
*Support year-end processes and audit requirements.
*Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial processes, reporting and systems.
Person Specification*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).
*Proven experience operating as a Finance Business Partner within the Higher Education sector.
*Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
*Experience working closely with senior academic and professional services stakeholders.
*Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
*Ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
*Proactive, collaborative and able to work effectively in a changing environment.
Contract Details*Initial 6-month contract
*Inside IR35 (paid via Umbrella Company)
*Predominantly remote working
*North London office, with attendance required at short notice when necessary
*Immediate start preferred
*Candidates on short notice periods are particularly encouraged to apply
This role offers a high degree of flexibility, with predominantly remote working. However, applicants must be able and willing to attend the North London office at short notice when required.
Key Responsibilities*Partner with senior stakeholders across allocated faculties and professional service areas.
*Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, providing guidance and support to budget holders.
*Produce and review monthly financial reports, forecasts and variance analysis.
*Support business planning, financial modelling and business case development.
*Provide insightful financial advice to support operational and strategic decision-making.
*Build strong working relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
*Support year-end processes and audit requirements.
*Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial processes, reporting and systems.
Person Specification*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).
*Proven experience operating as a Finance Business Partner within the Higher Education sector.
*Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
*Experience working closely with senior academic and professional services stakeholders.
*Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
*Ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
*Proactive, collaborative and able to work effectively in a changing environment.
Contract Details*Initial 6-month contract
*Inside IR35 (paid via Umbrella Company)
*Predominantly remote working
*North London office, with attendance required at short notice when necessary
*Immediate start preferred
*Candidates on short notice periods are particularly encouraged to apply
Job number 3857475
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Robertson Bell
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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