Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£44,811 - £52,221 per year

About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Business Partner with a collaborative mindset to provide strategic business partnering to key professional services within London South Bank University Group. You will work closely with Directors and Senior Managers across various professional services as a critical friend to support decision-making. The role involves providing ad hoc financial analysis for senior leaders and sharing best practices within the team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in financial performance and planning within a dynamic higher education environment.

About Us
London South Bank University (LSBU) Group is at an exciting stage with the launch of our new Group Strategy, Connecting. As London’s first integrated tertiary education group, we lead in learner-centred, skills-focused education, comprising London South Bank University, South Bank Colleges, and South Bank Academies. Our mission is to challenge social and economic inequalities through applied education, insight, and partnership. We are a powerhouse for inclusive education, enterprise, and economic growth, connecting potential to opportunity and enabling people to thrive. Our strategy focuses on delivering good jobs for all learners by being employer and skills led, supporting future talent and careers to deliver impact for London and beyond.

Working for Us
At LSBU Group, we aim to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds to realise their aspirations and contribute their skills to society. We seek energetic, courageous, imaginative, and collaborative individuals who share our vision and values. You will be part of a vibrant, diverse culture where your unique contribution is trusted and recognised, and where you can turn your passion into purpose.

Qualifications
In the final stages of qualification with a professional accountancy body (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).

Experience
- Finance business partnering to non-finance professionals.
- Working closely with other professional functions such as HR and IT with a supportive and collegiate style.
- Following defined and complex processes with a keen eye for detail.

Skills and Abilities
- Ability to conduct basic financial modelling, combining data from multiple sources to support decision making.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Proficient IT skills, including MS Excel.
- Good technical accounting knowledge with practical application.
- Effective time management skills.

About You
You are collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive in supporting senior leaders. You bring a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality financial insight that drives informed decision-making within a higher education environment.