The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Finance Business Partner to join our Finance department at our Hammersmith campus. In this key role, you will work closely with the Director of Finance and act as a trusted partner to budget holders across the College. You will proactively identify, plan and meet the financial needs of the business to drive improved performance and ensure value for money.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, management accounts, and cashflow reports.
- Monitor the financial position of all cost centres, advising managers, and recommending corrective action where required.
- Support procurement and contract management, ensuring compliance and best practice.
- Contribute to the year-end accounts, grant claims, VAT returns, and treasury management.
- Train and support managers and staff to improve financial awareness and accountability.
- Act as deputy for the Director of Finance when required.
- This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of the College, influencing financial decisions and supporting both commercial and educational objectives.
Qualifications and Experience
An individual that is either a qualified AAT or part-qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW), or qualified by experience, with at least three years' accounting experience. You will have strong skills in budgeting, financial reporting, and stakeholder management, with excellent communication skills to explain complex financial matters to non-financial colleagues. Experience managing staff, using finance systems, and producing management accounts is essential.
Salary
The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. We advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
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We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Finance Business Partner to join our Finance department at our Hammersmith campus. In this key role, you will work closely with the Director of Finance and act as a trusted partner to budget holders across the College. You will proactively identify, plan and meet the financial needs of the business to drive improved performance and ensure value for money.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, management accounts, and cashflow reports.
- Monitor the financial position of all cost centres, advising managers, and recommending corrective action where required.
- Support procurement and contract management, ensuring compliance and best practice.
- Contribute to the year-end accounts, grant claims, VAT returns, and treasury management.
- Train and support managers and staff to improve financial awareness and accountability.
- Act as deputy for the Director of Finance when required.
- This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of the College, influencing financial decisions and supporting both commercial and educational objectives.
Qualifications and Experience
An individual that is either a qualified AAT or part-qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW), or qualified by experience, with at least three years’ accounting experience. You will have strong skills in budgeting, financial reporting, and stakeholder management, with excellent communication skills to explain complex financial matters to non-financial colleagues. Experience managing staff, using finance systems, and producing management accounts is essential.
Salary
The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. We advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
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