Finance Business Partner

Overview

The Finance Business Partner will act as a strategic advisor to allocated Faculties and Directorates, owning key financial relationships and supporting senior leaders in making informed, evidence‑based decisions. The postholder will provide high‑quality financial insight, deliver robust budgeting and forecasting, and ensure that financial planning aligns with the University’s strategic aims. This role plays a critical part in monitoring financial performance, shaping investment decisions, and driving value for money across operational and project activities.

• Act as a strategic advisor to allocated Faculties and Directorates, owning key financial relationships and supporting senior leaders in making informed, evidence‑based decisions.
• Provide high‑quality financial insight, deliver robust budgeting and forecasting, and ensure financial planning aligns with the University’s strategic aims.
• Monitor financial performance, shape investment decisions, and drive value for money across operational and project activities.

• Studying for accountancy qualification/willingness to study.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Confident communicator able to translate complex financial information into meaningful insight.
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning within a complex organisation.
• Committed to supporting strategic objectives and driving financial sustainability.

The Directorate for Finance, HR, and Infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping and supporting the University’s strategic and operational success. With a focus on excellence, efficiency, and people‑centred practices, it delivers vital services that influence the daily experience of staff and students while enabling long‑term institutional growth. These services span financial management, workforce development, and the maintenance of both physical and digital infrastructure - ensuring the University’s operations and ambitions are fully supported.

With a clear focus on service quality, innovation, and people‑first practices, the Directorate operates in close partnership with academic faculties and senior leadership to ensure institutional goals are achieved. It is driven by a commitment to excellence, service, and sustainable progress, promoting a culture where collaboration, innovation and transformation thrive. This is an opportunity to join a proactive, solutions‑focused team whose work directly contributes to the University’s continued success.

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £50,160 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on 23 March 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Sian Griffith, Associate Director of Financial Planning, Analysis & Business Partnering.