Our client, is a renowned University based in North London and is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their busy finance team on an interim basis for up to eight months. The position is due to start as soon as possible with interviews being held this week and next. The day rate is dependant on experience. 

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified Accountant possess strong management accounting skills preferably from an higher education background.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Developing the service provided to budget holders along business partner lines, promoting good financial management, accountability, efficiency and value for money
• Managing the annual budget process in respect of nominated client group, produce reforecasts as when required and provide general support to budget holders throughout the process
• Providing accurate and timely monthly management accounts information including variance analysis for budget holders, including Heads of School and Subject Areas, senior managers/directors within PSDs and SLT where required
• Supporting the continuous improvement of the budgeting and monthly reporting processes as well as contributing to the general improvement of other finance processes and services
• Providing high quality advice and support to internal decision makers e.g. business case analysis and costing analysis

Experience required:

• Fully Qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Strong at producing management accounts for a variety of stakeholders, able to update/modify & improve existing reports
• Experience working within the higher education sector
• Good with Excel, able to amend complex workbooks
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Rewards and Benefits:

• Up to four days working from home
• Flexible working hours

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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