Interim Finance Business Partner

Rate: £300-350 per day

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Contract: 6 months, Full Time

Are you an experienced Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant or Commercial Finance professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact?

We’re seeking an interim Finance Business Partner – Schools to join a well-established Planning and Business Partnering Team within a leading London university. This is an opportunity to work closely with senior academic leaders, influence key financial decisions and support the delivery of strategic objectives across a diverse and dynamic educational environment.

The role offers significant exposure to financial planning, performance management, stakeholder engagement and business partnering, providing the opportunity to add real value through insight, challenge and collaboration.

Working as part of the Finance Team, you’ll partner with Schools and senior stakeholders to support financial performance and strategic decision making across the University.

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Schools and Professional Services
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and performance reporting
• Support strategic decision-making through financial insight and challenge
• Develop and review business cases and investment appraisals
• Maintain effective financial controls and promote value for money
• Support budget holders through training, guidance and financial advice
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance financial processes
• Ensure compliance with University policies, governance requirements and financial regulations
• Deputise for the Finance Manager and provide support across the wider team as required

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience
• Qualified accountant or working towards a qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts and financial planning processes
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• A strong understanding of financial controls and value for money principles
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach to continuous improvement

If you’re looking for a varied and rewarding finance business partnering role where your expertise will help shape financial performance and support the success of a leading university, we’d love to hear from you.