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 environment

Candidate 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 excellence

Benefits 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 facilities