Finance Manager

Salary: £51,000 - £54,000 per annum
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Are you an experienced Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact?

We're seeking a Finance Manager to join the Planning and Business Partnering Team within a leading London university. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting strategic decision making, financial planning and business performance across a complex and dynamic organisation.

Working closely with senior leaders and academic stakeholders, you'll provide high quality financial advice, insight and analysis that directly supports the delivery of the University's strategic objectives.

The Role
As part of the Finance Team, you'll provide both strategic and operational financial leadership, helping to drive financial performance and support effective decision making across the institution.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior stakeholders
Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
Deliver insightful financial reporting and performance analysis
Support the development and appraisal of business cases and investment proposals
Financial planning, forecasting and budgeting
Business partnering with senior academic and professional services stakeholders
Tuition fee setting, student number reconciliations and fee reporting
Supporting external returns and regulatory reporting requirement
Contribute to strategic planning and resource allocation decisions
Build trusted relationships with academic departments and senior management teams
Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency across financial processes
Ensure financial governance, compliance and effective resource management
Lead and support team development while fostering a collaborative working environmentCandidate requirements:

Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Strong experience in financial management, planning and forecasting in a University/higher education environment
Experience providing financial insight to senior stakeholders
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to influence decision-making through data and commercial insight
Experience supporting strategic planning and resource allocation
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and service excellenceBenefits include:

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional Christmas closure days
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Excellent learning and development opportunities
Season Ticket Loan Scheme
Access to fitness and social facilitiesApply Now
If you're looking for a rewarding finance leadership role where your expertise will help shape strategic decision-making and support the success of a leading university, we'd love to hear from you