Finance with purpose – make a difference where it counts
At London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), we’re proud of our education and care across 43 nurseries in London. We’re the best-rated nursery group in the city – and we’re a charitable social enterprise, reinvesting every penny back into our children, families and our people.
We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner who loves using numbers for meaningful impact. This is more than spreadsheets – it’s about partnering with teams to keep budgets on track, making sure everyone feels confident and engaged in their financial decisions and our business keeps growing. We maximise our impact by using our resources effectively.
You’ll collaborate closely with our FP&A Manager - a pivotal partner driving business performance. This role is far from pigeonholed; you’ll gain broad exposure and varied experience. Every day, your work contributes to something bigger: creating better outcomes for children.
What you’ll be doing
1. Partner with managers to keep budgets on track and make finance accessible and engaging
2. Provide reports, insight and analysis that influences senior decisions and drives impact
3. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for central teams
4. Oversee restricted funds and donor reporting, ensuring compliance and clarity
5. Spot opportunities for improvement and help shape better processes
We’re looking for you to…
6. Be a qualified accountant with experience in business partnering
7. Be curious, open-minded, and pragmatic – someone who loves solving problems
8. Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders with confidence
9. Have great attention to detail and good financial analysis skills
10. Be collaborative and have a team-oriented mindset
Why you’ll love it here
11. Be part of something bigger: We’re serious about children, community and changing the system
12. Be trusted to deliver: You’ll have ownership and space to make an impact
13. Be part of a high-performing, supportive team
14. Flexibility: Hybrid working and a warm culture
15. Save on childcare: 70% nursery discount for your children or grandchildren
16. Recharge properly: 26 days’ holiday (including Christmas closure), plus your birthday off, and bank holidays
17. Good benefits: 7% employer pension, wellbeing support, discounts, and team events
We believe a diverse team makes us better – and we welcome you as you are.
If you’re a finance professional who wants your work to matter, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online and tell us why you want to work for us. We’re reviewing applications as they come in – so don’t wait too long! Happy holidays to you.