Group Finance Business Partner

Location: Cambridgeshire

We are currently looking for a Group Finance Business Partner to join our team based in Cambridge.

The Group Finance Business Partner is required for:

The Group Finance Business Partner is to support the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Senior Management team (Finance and Operations) and external stakeholders across all business units.

You will manage a team that will be responsible for leading annual budget and 2 reforecasts for their own business units. You will prepare and present each business unit to the Executive and Senior Management teams and facilitate discussion about opportunities and risks for each stage in the budget/reforecast.

You will work closely with the Group Commercial Finance Manager throughout the year on the budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes and on projects given by the Head of FP&A.

Please note that interviews for shortlisted candidates and any potential job offers may be in place before the application end date. We recommend that, if interested in any of the roles, you apply as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education

* Accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) Essential

* Educated to Degree level preferred, or equivalent experience

Experience

* Experience working in a business facing finance role in a sales driven, fast-paced organisation.

* Experience of owning and leading on Budgeting and Forecasting.

* Demonstrable experience using analytical thinking and financial acumen in a similar role.

* Experience of people management.

* Experience working alongside senior directors and influencing at all levels of the business.

Skills

* Advanced level of Excel is essential and proficient in PowerPoint.

* Power BI.

* Comfortable operating within senior management and cross functional colleagues.

* Ability to present financial analysis in a confident, simple and compelling way.

* Strong attention to detail and a positive approach towards resolving complex issues.

* Ability to influence others through effective verbal and written communication.

* Presentation and high-quality public speaking skills.

In particular you will:

* Treat all students and staff with respect and dignity

* Have regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being, developing and maintaining a full understanding of current policies and procedures.

* Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others.

* Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.

* Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone.

What does Cambridge Education Group do?

Cambridge Education Group is an international education provider that offers a range of services such as Pathway and Pre University Programs, Pre University Education, Preparatory education through foundations and master’s programmes, English Language courses, University application guidance along with creating Internship opportunities.

Why will you love working here?

Whether you work in one of our OnCampus or Managed Campus centres, in CEG Online supporting one of our many partner universities, or as part of one of our central service functions you will find a friendly, fast paced and supportive work environment created by our diverse range of colleagues.

Employee Values

At Cambridge Education Group we believe that in living our values every single day we Achieve More for everyone around us, and in so doing makes it a great place to work.

Expert – Each individual strives to demonstrate expertise in everything they do, from previous experiences or acquiring new, relevant skills and know-how. We are great at sharing our knowledge to help our students, fellow colleagues and partners Achieve More.

Authentic – Our actions are taken, and decisions made, in line with our vision and mission; we trust everyone to do the right…