1 Year Fixed Term Contract
The Guildhall School of Music & Drama – a global leader in creative and performing arts education – is seeking a dynamicSenior Finance Business Partnerto lead its finance operations and support strategic decision-making at the highest level.
As part of theCity of London Corporation, the Guildhall School is uniquely positioned at the intersection of education, culture, and public service. This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven organisation with a strong public purpose and a bold vision for the future.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll lead a talented team delivering bothmanagement and financial accounting servicesto the School. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, drive the delivery of key statutory returns, support strategic planning, and help shape the financial foundation that enables artistic and academic excellence.
You’ll also play a key role in process improvement, digital transformation, and governance – contributing directly to the long-term sustainability and performance of the School.
We’re looking for aqualified CCAB or CIMA accountantwith substantial post-qualification experience, ideally gained withinhigher education or a complex public sector environment. You’ll bring:
* A strong grasp offinancial planning, analysis, and reporting
* Demonstrated ability tolead and inspire finance teams
* Experience deliveringstrategic financial adviceat senior levels
* Expertise in managingfunding and statutory compliance, including Office for Students returns
* A track record of deliveringchange and innovationin finance functions
Your ability to build relationships, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively will be essential to your success.
Closing date:12 noon on 17 July 2025
To apply online please click the Apply online button below.
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCHA668 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
If this role is advertised as a secondment, secondments are subject to the agreement of your department releasing you, therefore, you need to discuss this with your line manager prior to applying. The purpose of this will be to discuss what, if any, impact your secondment might have on the service and service delivery should your application be successful, and how this might be addressed.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.
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