Finance Business Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in supporting financial strategy and operational excellence across the University. We’re seeking a proactive and technically strong finance professional to lead on business partnering, financial planning, and statutory reporting. You will be a key point of contact for Finance and other departments, providing insightful financial analysis and strategic advice to senior stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring financial resilience.

Role information:

• Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
• Salary: £60,000 - £62,000
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Location: Richmond upon Thames

Job responsibilities:

• Act as senior business partner to faculties and services, delivering expert financial support and strategic insight
• Lead on the production of monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial statements
• Deputise for the Financial Controller and support the management of the Business Support function
• Provide financial modelling and analysis to support strategic decision-making and business cases
• Ensure robust financial control and compliance with regulatory reporting requirements
• Build financial capability across non-finance departments, promoting value for money and financial accountability

Ideal candidate:

• Full qualified accountant (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIPFA) with post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in management accounting, budgeting, and statutory reporting
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly
• Experience in Higher Education or a similarly complex organisation is desirable

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.