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Interim Senior Finance Business Partner

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted March 05, 2026
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My client is a major UK cultural institution. With ever growing ambitions they continue to challenge boundaries and to expand their portfolio with new business ideas and activities. At present they are looking to appoint an interim Senior Finance Business Partner to provide cover for a new permanent appointment and work with their hugely talented creative budget holders. The role combines hands-on technical excellence with strategic advisory responsibility in a fast-moving, creative environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis across a substantial and high-profile portfolio
  • Act as a trusted adviser to Executive and senior operational leaders, providing insight, challenge and support on performance, risk and long-term sustainability
  • Develop deeper, evidence-based understanding of income drivers to inform decision-making
  • Line manage and develop one Finance Business Partners

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Proven experience in senior finance business partnering roles
  • Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
  • Experience delivering end-to-end financial management, from accounting cycle through to insight and advisory
  • The confidence to challenge constructively and improve processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear business insight
  • An appreciation for the arts and a commitment to inclusive working practices are important

Nice to have

Experience in the arts, cultural or wider creative sectors

What we offer

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

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