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Date Added: Sat 03/05/2025

Finance Business Partner

London, SW1V, UK
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Company: GOODMAN MASSON

Job Type: Contract, Full Time

Salary: £55000 - £60000/annum

Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting a leading independent policy organisation based in London who are seeking Finance Business Partners to support its globally focused research and advisory work. With a strong reputation for shaping thought leadership and influencing international policy, the organisation is currently undergoing a strategic transformation to modernise systems, streamline operations, and enhance financial planning and oversight.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced finance professionals to contribute to a purpose-led organisation operating at the heart of global affairs. In this role, you will work closely with a research centre, collaborating with academic and policy teams while partnering with central finance to ensure robust financial management across key projects and funding streams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting for your assigned research centre

Cost projects and monitor profitability across grants, donations, and other funding sources

Track actual income and expenditure against budgets; analyse and explain variances

Collaborate with the central finance team on management accounts, accruals, and income recognition

Oversee project-specific financial reporting, audits, and compliance with funder requirements

Support implementation of a new finance system and contribute to process improvements

Act as a trusted financial advisor to research leads and senior stakeholders

Strengthen internal controls and promote financial best practice across the organisation

About You

ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant

Proven experience in business partnering, budgeting, and financial project oversight

Experience within the charity, education, or non-profit sector (advantageous)

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial insights clearly to non-finance colleagues

Strong analytical and organisational skills with a focus on accuracy and deadlines

Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment

Familiarity with funder requirements across foundations, government bodies, and NGOs

Benefits

37 days annual leave (including public holidays and office closure days)

Pension salary exchange scheme

Hybrid/flexible working

Enhanced parental leave and employee assistance programme

Opportunity to work in a highly respected, purpose-driven environment with global impact

Apply now to be part of an organisation committed to making a meaningful contribution to international policy and global development through strong financial leadership.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you
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