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Finance Business Partner

Robertson Bell - Education
Location: London, Greater London
Sector: Education
Date Posted: 17/04/2025
Salary: £50,000 - £59,000 per year
Specialism: Finance
Ref: RB39318
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Are you a fully qualified accountant with a passion for driving strategic decision-making?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment with significant financial responsibility?
Ready to take your business partnering skills to the next level in a progressive public sector organisation?

Robertson Bell is proud to be partnering with a forward-thinking and mission-led public sector organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic finance team supporting the strategic delivery of numerous different remits.

The Role

As Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering financial insight and strategic support across key operational areas. This role is central to ensuring financial sustainability and value for money across both operating budgets and major capital programmes. Based in Central London (with hybrid working available), you'll be joining a collaborative team working across a large and diverse estate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver commercial finance support to senior stakeholders across numerous directorates 

  • Build strong relationships with budget holders, supporting financial decision-making

  • Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, including regular in-year updates

  • Provide cashflow forecasting and oversight for capital projects

  • Lead on month-end management accounting processes and variance analysis

  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis, journal postings, and balance sheet reconciliations

  • Play a proactive role in continuous improvement across financial processes and controls

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, ambitious finance professional looking to grow their business partnering experience in a high-profile public sector environment. You’ll benefit from flexible hybrid working (2–3 days in office), generous annual leave, and the chance to contribute to exciting projects that have a real impact. The organisation offers a supportive and inclusive culture, with strong opportunities for development and progression.

Person Specification

  • Fully qualified accountant – essential

  • 1–2 years of business partnering experience

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

  • Commercial mindset and an analytical, solution-focused approach

  • Comfortable working with complex budgets and capital projects

Apply Now

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a progressive public sector organisation, don’t miss this opportunity. 

Submit your CV to Robertson Bell today and take the next step in your finance career.

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