Your new company A globally recognised higher education institution is seeking a Head of School Finance (Senior Finance Business Partner) to support one of its key academic faculties. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, complex organisation where finance plays a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making, financial sustainability and long-term planning. Working within a highly collaborative finance function, you''ll partner with senior academic and professional services leaders to drive performance and deliver meaningful financial insight. Your new role Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders across the faculty, supporting the delivery of strategic and operational objectives. Key responsibilities will include supporting the professional services team and leading research budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insightful financial analysis, developing business cases, supporting investment decisions and ensuring robust financial governance. You will play a key role in influencing decision-making, driving continuous improvement and leading a small finance team while developing strong relationships across the organisation. What you''ll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Have proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering role within a large and complex organisation.You will have strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills, ..... full job details .....