Job Description

The focus of this role is to support the Senior Finance Business Partner and the Finance Business Partner in the financial management and budget planning of the faculties/units, leading on financial procedures and coordinating regular reporting as part of the Business Partnering Team.

The role will be based in one of the Finance Business Partnering Teams, which provide a first class, customer focused finance and business support service to faculties/units across the university. You will develop strong links and working relationships with operational managers and at times senior management, as well as with colleagues in the Finance and Business Services teams.

Benefits

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organization and regular reviews of your training and development needs. We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Extensive accounting experience and ideally qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant, or actively studying towards one of these qualifications.
• Track record of financial administration and experience of a similar role in a complex
• organization.
• Relevant financial and planning experience at an equivalent level
• Experience of working collaboratively, across organizations and functions to achieve KPIs
• Excellent understanding of accounting IT packages and systems.
• Experience of managing others within a team environment.