Finance Manager

Rate: £350-400 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 6 months, 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 an interim 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.

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.

• Financial planning, forecasting and budgeting
• Business partnering with senior academic and professional services stakeholders
• Performance reporting and financial analysis
• Investment appraisal and business case development
• Resource planning and strategic decision support
• 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

• 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