We are looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to proactively identify, plan and meet the finance needs of the College group.

Supporting the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and the Director of Finance, you would provide a professional, customer focussed accounting service and deliver insightful, accurate and timely management information to ensure budget managers, the senior management team and other stakeholders have the information relevant to their needs and to ensure financial targets are met.  You will also support the preparation of budgets and forecasts and monitoring of actual income, expenditure and capital spend against targets.

We are seeking to appoint someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Completed or progressing towards a recognised accounting qualification e.g. ACCA / CIMA
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Finance role
• Experience of budgeting and forecasting within an accounting function
• Detailed knowledge of finance and accounting regulations 
• Detailed knowledge of finance, particularly management accounting systems and processes
• Microsoft Excel skills at advanced level including dealing with large volumes of data and experience of reconciliation
• Ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders

This post is based at either Harrow or Uxbridge Campus, with a requirement to travel to and work from other college sites as required. There may be an opportunity for hybrid working of 1 day per week after a settling in period, subject to business need.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies: 

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency. 

Closing Date: 02 Nov 2026

Section: Support

Salary: £44,369 to £46,906 per annum including London Weighting, pro rata for duration of contract

We are seeking a Finance Director to join HRUC’s senior leadership community and Finance Executive Group, providing strategic financial leadership across the group. Working with the CFO, Executive Management Team and Governing Body, you will help secure financial sustainability, support commercial growth and deliver robust financial stewardship. The successful applicant will be a CCAB-qualified accountant, have experience of the Further Education sector and will lead the group’s financial management framework, oversee budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and statutory accounts and provide strategic advice on capital, digital, governance and commercial priorities.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties should arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Elle.Hurst@fea.co.uk to discuss the role before the closing date. Please connect with Elle Hurst on LinkedIn, or send a link to your LinkedIn profile if possible.

Closes: 9am on Tuesday 3 November 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a volume of applications be received. 

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 16 November 2026

For more information visit: www.fea.co.uk/job/hruc-fd/

Closing Date: 03 Nov 2026

Section: Leadership

Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 per annum + benefits