Portfolio Finance Manager

Global University Systems

. Act as the primary finance partner to newly acquired institutions transitioning into the GUS portfolio .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £80,000 - £90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including budget creation, forecasting, and financial modeling. Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and provide actionable financial insights to drive business performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Budgeting And ForecastingAdvanced Excel SkillsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingInvestment AppraisalsBusiness Cases DevelopmentPerformance AnalysisCash Flow Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingProactive ApproachRelationship BuildingCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityAcquisition IntegrationValue Creation InitiativesCommercial FinancePortfolio Finance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary finance partner to newly acquired institutions transitioning into the GUS portfolio
Build trusted relationships with asset CFOs, finance teams and institutional leadership teams
Support annual budgets, rolling forecasts and longer-term strategic plans
Build and maintain 3–5 year financial models for business planning and value creation initiatives
Analyse performance against budgets, forecasts and investment cases, identifying risks and opportunities
Produce financial insight and recommendations for senior leadership and investment stakeholders
Support monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting across portfolio institutions
Develop investment appraisals, business cases and capital expenditure proposals
Strengthen financial planning and commercial finance capabilities where required
Support acquired assets’ transition into GUS reporting, governance and performance management processes
Collaborate with Group Finance, Asset Management and Value Creation teams to drive portfolio performance improvements
Contribute to acquisition integration and post-acquisition planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent finance experience
Experience within private equity-backed businesses, buy-and-build organisations, consolidators or acquisitive environments
Strong FP&A, commercial finance, group finance or portfolio finance experience
Experience building budgets, forecasts, financial models and strategic plans
Ability to translate complex financial information into practical business recommendations
Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leaders
Proactive, hands-on approach and ability to operate with ambiguity
Experience supporting business transformation, integration or value creation initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid or flexible working arrangements
Contributory Pension Scheme: 5% personal contribution and 3% company contribution
Private Medical Insurance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Season Ticket Loan
Eye Care Vouchers
Training & Development opportunities, including FutureLearn courses and Group-wide professional development programmes
Staff Discount Scheme via My Rewards Hub
Employee Assistance Programme
Refer a Friend Scheme
Tuition Support, including discounts and sponsorship opportunities at select GUS institutions