Finance Business Partner

2 days/week in the London office
SALARY: £65,000 - £70,000

Times Higher Education is the data provider underpinning university excellence in every continent across the world. As the company behind the world's most influential university ranking, and with almost five decades of experience as a source of analysis and insight on higher education, we have unparalleled expertise on the trends underpinning university performance globally. Our data and benchmarking tools are used by many of the world's most prestigious universities to help them achieve their strategic goals and our events series act as the home of higher education thought leadership around the world.

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our finance team. This role will play a key part in delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to support strategic and operational decision-making. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller and acting as the Finance Business Partner to the Head of the Digital Division (a post currently filled by the CEO), you will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide financial clarity, challenge, and actionable recommendations that drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a timely and accurate month-end closure process, within reporting deadlines.
• Prepare the annual budget and periodic reforecasts, collaborating with FP&A and business leaders to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Create, maintain, and continuously improve management reporting packs, ensuring stakeholders receive clear, relevant, and actionable information.
• Provide detailed insights and analysis on financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to drive better outcomes.
• Deliver commercial advice and financial modelling to support business cases, strategic initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Partner with the CEO and other senior leaders to translate financial results into meaningful actions and strategic direction.
• Champion process improvement within finance to increase efficiency, accuracy, and value-added reporting.

Skills & Experience Required

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven track record in a Finance Business Partner or similar commercial finance role.
• Strong month-end reporting and budgeting experience within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
• Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with business intelligence tools is advantageous.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities.

You do You
You do You. With colleagues located around the world, we know that our individuality and diversity of experiences are our greatest strengths. That's why we want THE to be a place where you are welcome to be who you want to be at work; where you can share whatever part of your life or self-identity you want, without obligation or facing discrimination; and where all abilities and perspectives are recognised and accommodated.