Interim Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Morgan Hunt are working with a College based in East London who are looking at recruiting a Finance Business Partner. This is a 6 month contract role paying up to £225 p/day. The role will be hybrid with 3 days p/week in the office.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner:

• Partner with department heads to manage and monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, offering insights and analysis to support informed decision-making.
• Provide financial input on strategic projects, assessing viability and aligning with the college's long-term goals.
• Analyse budget performance, identify variances, and work with managers to implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Serve as a key liaison between finance and non-financial managers, offering guidance and financial training where needed.
• Provide financial oversight and analysis for ongoing and new projects, including capital investments and funding applications.
• Ensure compliance with audit standards and support the preparation for internal and external audits.

Previous Skills and Experience of the Finance Officer:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in a finance business partner role, within the education sector.
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Sage, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Interviews and start date ASAP so please apply NOW if interested or send your CV directly to

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