Finance Business Partner, Northern Europe

Inspired Education; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Finance Business Partner, Northern Europe

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Inspired Education has grown from four to over 100 schools in the past decade, establishing itself as a leading global provider of premium private education. Operating across 24 countries, the group continues to expand, with revenues exceeding ₠0.9bn and a strong focus on both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Northern Europe is a key region, contributing ₠180m in revenues across 19 schools in the UK, Latvia, Belgium, and Switzerland. With an ambitious expansion agenda, this region plays a pivotal role in Inspired's future growth.

As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, delivering financial insights and strategic recommendations that support business growth. Reporting to the Regional Head of FP&A, this role is a unique opportunity to influence financial strategy in a dynamic, fast-growing organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for multiple business units, consolidating financial plans into a cohesive master budget.
• Deliver in-depth financial analysis, including historical performance reviews, competitor benchmarking, and market trend assessments, providing senior management with clear, actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and long-term business projections.
• Own the monthly management reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting with meaningful variance analysis.
• Perform variance analysis on budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers, explaining discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions.
• Evaluate new and existing projects, investments, and business opportunities, assessing financial viability and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to commercial stakeholders, including regional FD's and head of FP&A, translating financial data into strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support the Head of FP&A with strategic projects, financial presentations, and ad-hoc analysis as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A driven, ambitious individual eager to advance their career within a fast-growing, global organization.
• A proven track record of strong academic achievement.
• Part qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, CIMA).
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a financial planning and analysis role.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling expertise.
• A proactive self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities and a "can-do" attitude.
• Proven ability to manage large datasets, prioritize workloads, and meet tight deadlines across multiple projects.
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and process-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong systems aptitude and familiarity with PE environments.
• Ability to adapt and work within a results-driven organization.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com

• Competitive salary DOE & location + fantastic benefits