At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning and business partnering for a top education group.
- Company: Join a leading education organisation in South London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary around £75,000 with career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on team leadership and strategic financial management.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the education sector while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Senior finance professional with experience in budgeting and financial control.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior Finance professional to join a leading Education group based in South London. Reporting into the Group Director of Finance you will be responsible for leading their Financial Planning and Business Partnering team.
Your key accountabilities will include:
- Providing Finance Business Partnering to members of the Executive team
- Leading and coordinating annual budget setting processes for the Finance function
- Ensuring robust financial controls operate across the organisation, identifying and escalating any financial risks
- Producing month end reports and finalising first draft management accounts for review by Group Director of Finance
- Monitoring financial performance against budget and forecast
- Coordinating Finance Business Partnering activities across the organisation
- Overseeing the development of investment cases
- Providing ad-hoc analysis for senior stakeholders
You need to be a senior Finance Professional with a track record of budget setting, forecasting, financial control and management accounting in further education, academies or a similarly regulated environment. You also need to have experience of leading and developing a team, finance business partnering to senior non-finance professionals and preparing reports for executive teams. Experience of identifying and managing financial risks and improving finance processes is essential. Full membership of a professional accountancy body (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent knowledge gained through experience is required.
Head of Financial Planning and Finance Business Partnering employer: Morgan Hunt UK Limited
Morgan Hunt UK Limited is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid working model that allows employees to thrive both in the office and remotely. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the community in Cambridgeshire. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in public service.
