Education Finance Business Partner

Job Title – Lead Finance Business Partner (Education Service)

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Location – West London, Hybrid
Rate – £600 Per Day Umbrella
Contract – 3-month contract, potential for extension

We\’re looking for a proactive Finance Business Partner to join a well-established organization and play a key role in driving financial planning, analysis, and project oversight. You\’ll support managers, lead on capex and forecasting activity, and provide clear financial insight to improve performance and decision-making.

Role Purpose

Act as the go-to finance partner for managers across the organisation.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
Ensure projects, spending, and financial decisions are controlled, accurate, and well-advised.Role Responsibilities

Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, providing clear insight into performance.
Manage project accounting, ensuring spend is tracked, approved, and reported correctly.
Analyse financial data and create reports that support strategic decisions.
Oversee capital expenditure processes and guide managers on cost control.
Monitor financial risks, variances, and opportunities, recommend actions.
Work closely with non-finance teams to improve financial understanding and accountability.Essential Requirements

Strong experience in management accounting, forecasting, or FP&A.
Confident working with project costs, capex, and financial modelling.
Excellent Excel and reporting skills.
Able to explain finance clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Ideally studying toward or holding a recognised finance qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years\’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. xiskglj We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.
To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce