Location
Hammersmith Campus, London (with occasional travel to other sites as required)

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
£48,304 – £53,329 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team at West London College. In this key role, you will work closely with the Director of Finance and act as a trusted partner to budget holders across the College. You will proactively identify, plan and meet the financial needs of the business to drive improved performance and ensure value for money. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the preparation of annual budgets, management accounts, and cashflow reports; monitoring the financial position of all cost centres, advising managers, and recommending corrective action where required; supporting procurement and contract management to ensure compliance and best practice; contributing to year-end accounts, grant claims, VAT returns, and treasury management; training and supporting managers and staff to improve financial awareness and accountability; and acting as deputy for the Director of Finance when required. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of the College, influencing financial decisions and supporting both commercial and educational objectives.

About Us
West London College is committed to championing innovation and creativity. We welcome applicants who share our values of Ambition, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration and Inclusion. With three college sites across West London—Ealing, Hammersmith, and Southall—we offer an exciting, innovative and stimulating work environment focused on Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement. By bringing your skills to the College, you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in our students’ education and future.

What We Offer
Our team are important to us, and we offer a wide range of benefits including excellent holiday allowance plus bank holidays (8) and College closure days at Christmas (3); eye care vouchers; Cycle to Work scheme; interest-free loans for season tickets and computers; contributory average salary with Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS); continuous professional development events (CPD); access to Perkbox rewards and discount platform; access to the College's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); and discounts at the College's on-site hair and beauty salon.

Important Information
The safety and welfare of our learners and staff are extremely important to us, and we pride ourselves on our safeguarding procedures. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership. To apply, please complete an application form before the closing date specified, including a supporting statement addressing how you meet the Person Specification. The use of AI tools or automation in your application is strictly prohibited; by applying, you confirm all content is your own. We reserve the right to close the submission deadline earlier than expected, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Experience
At least three years’ accounting experience is essential. Experience managing staff, using finance systems, producing management accounts, budgeting, financial reporting, and stakeholder management is required.

About You
You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial colleagues. You should be motivated, proactive, and able to work collaboratively as a trusted partner to budget holders across the College.

Qualifications
You will be a qualified AAT or part-qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW), or qualified by experience.