Part time Finance Business Partner

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, experienced Part Time Finance Business Partner to join them permanently.

Working hours: 18.5hrs which can be done over 2.5 full days or 4 or 5 shorter days.

Salary: £42,149 - £50,296pa pro rata and dependent on experience.

Location: This role will be a hybrid role in their Milton Keynes campus and at home. You will expected to visit the office once or twice per month to attend team 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.