Senior Finance Business Partner

ROLE SUMMARY:

As the Finance Business Partner, you will play a critical role in driving financial strategy and supporting business growth. Reporting to the Regional Head of FP&A, you will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations that influence key business decisions.

This is a full time position based in our Mayfair office with a 4 day office, 1 day WFH split. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for multiple business units, consolidating financial plans into a cohesive master budget.
• Deliver in-depth financial analysis, including historical performance reviews, competitor benchmarking, and market trend assessments, providing senior management with clear, actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and long-term business projections.
• Own the monthly management reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting with meaningful variance analysis.
• Perform variance analysis on budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers, explaining discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions.
• Evaluate new and existing projects, investments, and business opportunities, assessing financial viability and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to commercial stakeholders, including regional FD’s and head of FP&A, translating financial data into strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support the Head of FP&A with strategic projects, financial presentations, and ad-hoc analysis as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A driven, ambitious individual eager to advance their career within a fast-growing, global organization.
• A proven track record of strong academic achievement.
• Qualified accountant/part qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, CIMA).
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a financial planning and analysis role.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling expertise.
• A proactive self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities and a "can-do" attitude.
• Proven ability to manage large datasets, prioritize workloads, and meet tight deadlines across multiple projects.
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and process-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong systems aptitude and familiarity with PE environments.
• Ability to adapt and work within a results-driven organization.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.