Finance Business Partner - Full time

Our client is a public distance learning and Research University, and one of the biggest universities in the UK for undergraduate education.

They are looking to recruit a Fully Qualified Finance Business Partner to join them permanently.

Working hours 37.5hrs pw paying between £42,149 - £50,296pa - dependent on experience. This role will be a hybrid role in their Milton Keynes campus and at home, you will be required to attend the office a minimum of once or twice a month to attend meetings / events.

About the role

The focus of this role is to manage a team of finance staff in building partnerships with senior management stakeholders across the university on a cross-section of financial, accounting activities and projects. The aim is to drive impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance and analysis, enabling a link to financial data to inform business strategies.

To be able to do this role the client requires the following skills and experience;

• Extensive accounting experience and qualified CCAB/CIMA/Acca Accountant
• Be able to lead, challenge and manage the budgeting monitoring, forecasting and financial planning
• Track record of financial administration and experience of a similar role in a complex organisation
• Excellent understanding with accounting IT packages and systems
• Intermediate to advanced level Excel experience
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Excellent negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of budget planning, forecasting, monitoring and financial accountancy processes
• Excellent team development and leadership skills

The client promotes diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV for review