Rate: (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35)Location: London (Hybrid Working)Contract: 6 months, Full Time Are you an experienced Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact? We''re seeking an interim Finance Manager to join the Planning and Business Partnering Team within a leading London university. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting strategic decision making, financial planning and business performance across a complex and dynamic organisation. Working closely with senior leaders and academic stakeholders, you''ll provide high quality financial advice, insight and analysis that directly supports the delivery of the University''s strategic objectives. The RoleAs part of the Finance Team, you''ll provide both strategic and operational financial leadership, helping to drive financial performance and support effective decision making across the institution. You''ll be responsible for:Financial planning, forecasting and budgetingBusiness partnering with senior academic and professional services stakeholdersPerformance reporting and financial analysisInvestment appraisal and business case developmentResource planning and strategic decision supportTuition fee setting, student number reconciliations and fee reportingSupporting external returns and regulatory reporting requirementKey ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior stakeholdersLead budgeting, forecasting and fin