Interim Finance Business Partner - 6 months temp to perm

Morgan McKinley are supporting a PE-backed Higher Education business during a critical phase of growth and are seeking an ambitious Finance Business Partner for an immediate start temp-to-perm role.

This is a delivery-focused position suited to a part-qualified or newly qualified professional who can step in quickly, provide high-quality management information, and support operational heads in a fast-paced, investor-led environment.

This role is paying £40,000 - £45,000 DOE, initially on a 6-month temporary basis with a strong pathway to a permanent contract and hybrid working available in London.

Responsibilities

• Partner with departmental heads to provide clear financial insight and support day-to-day budget management.

• Deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting including P&L analysis, balance sheets, and key performance metrics.

• Support the PE reporting cycle, assisting in the preparation of board packs and investor updates.

• Maintain rolling cash flow forecasts to ensure operational efficiency across the business.

• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with FP&A and senior stakeholders.

• Drive process improvements within the reporting suite to enhance data accuracy and visibility.

• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support commercial decision-making and new initiatives.

• Work across finance and operations to ensure robust financial controls and reporting documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).

• Proven experience in Management Accounting or a junior Business Partnering role.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for non-finance managers.

• Experience in a fast-paced environment; prior exposure to Private Equity or the Education sector is a distinct advantage.

• Advanced Excel skills are essential (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas).

• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-growth setting.

• Confident communicator capable of engaging with stakeholders at various levels of the organisation.