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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£60,000 - £65,000 per year
Full-time
Contract (9/18 months)
Job description

Ivy Rock Partners are delighted to be supporting a leading London-based higher education institution recognised globally for its creativity, inclusivity, and academic excellence. The organisation combines world-class teaching and research with a vibrant, collaborative culture, making it an exceptional place to work and develop your skillset.

The opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to join the central finance team on a fixed-term contract of 18 months. This role sits at the heart of the organisation’s financial planning and analysis function, providing high-quality insight to support strategic and operational decision-making.

The positions offer an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the financial management of a complex and innovative institution, working with senior stakeholders to enhance performance, data integrity, and financial understanding.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to inform strategic and operational decisions
  • Prepare and present management accounts, variance analysis, and financial performance reports
  • Develop and maintain robust financial models, performing scenario and sensitivity analysis
  • Work confidently with large and complex data sets, ensuring accuracy, insight, and compliance
  • Contribute to statutory accounts preparation and external reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards
  • Support cashflow forecasting, business planning, and audit preparation
  • Partner with colleagues across Finance and senior leadership to strengthen financial processes and insight
  • Play an active role in finance transformation projects, including chart of accounts redesign and data model development

About you:

You will be a skilled finance professional who combines strong analytical expertise with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Essential experience / qualifications:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Significant experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) or senior analytical roles
  • Proven ability to manage and interpret large, complex data sets
  • Strong understanding of statutory accounts and financial reporting requirements
  • Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
  • Confident presenting complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences

Desirable experience:

  • Experience within higher education, public sector, or large multi-entity organisations
  • Involvement in finance data or systems transformation projects

Benefits:

  • Generous annual leave (34 days excluding bank holidays) plus 2 days’ paid volunteering leave.
  • Discounted medical insurance and eye care benefits.
  • Pension scheme with competitive employer contribution (e.g., LGPS) for eligible staff.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (flexible hours and dynamic working policy).
  • Discounts and interest-free loans for travel, tech purchases, lifestyle brands, gym/fitness centre access, nursery fees and more
  • Defined LGPS pension scheme
  • Staff development support

For a confidential conversation about the role please get in touch with Megan Hunter

Posted by
Ivy Rock Partners Ltd View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 1 - 5
Posted on: 25 November 2025
Closing date: 05 December 2025 at 09:00
Tags: Finance, Education