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Finance Business Partner

Broster Buchanan Ltd
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8XT

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The University of Huddersfield is seeking a qualified Finance Business Partner for a newly created hybrid role, requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,569 to £57,441 starting August 2024, along with a generous pension scheme and excellent annual leave benefits.
  • Candidates should possess a full accounting qualification and have experience in business partnering within large or complex organizations.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft 365.
  • This role involves leading a small team, providing financial expertise, and supporting the University's strategic direction through collaboration with various departments.
  • Hybrid working - 3 days based on Campus and 2 days wherever you work best
  • Great pension and holidays
  • Onsite benefits such as access to the sports facilities
Finance Business Partner - University of HuddersfieldA newly created role as a Hybrid Finance Business Partner.  An ideal position for people who enjoy engaging with their colleagues and stakeholders in person. The expectation is that you'll be onsite in Huddersfield 3 days per week, but the right candidate for this role will be someone who thrives in an environment centred around in person collaboration with academic and financial services colleagues.You'll be a qualified accountant who, as a Finance Business Partner, is inspired by the prospect of working in higher education and supporting the University's strategic direction. You'll be managing a small team and building successful relationships with Deans, Directors, Heads of Department and School Operations Managers while promoting excellent team working practices across the University.What's in it for you...
  • A competitive salary of £45,569 - £57,441 (from August 2024)
  • Generous University pension scheme
  • Excellent annual leave entitlement including bank holidays and Christmas closure
  • Give as you Earn
  • Access to University facilities including sports and fitness centre and campus amenities
  • Health Shield
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Metrocard Discount, Northern Rail Season Ticket and Travel Season Ticket Loans
  • Professional development opportunities including support for Chartered Management Institute membership
  • A modern working environment in the heart of Huddersfield with excellent transport links and access to affordable car parking (c£4 per day)
What you'll be doing as Finance Business Partner...
  • Lead a small team within a recently centralised financial management service
  • Work in partnership with designated stakeholders to provide critical challenge and decision support
  • Support annual planning and financial forecasting, ensuring alignment between strategic and operational plans
  • Lead regular budget review meetings to help stakeholders understand their cost and income drivers
  • Provide financial expertise for course costings, business cases and statutory returns
  • Contribute to the development of financial information packs to meet stakeholder needs
  • Work collaboratively across Financial Services to ensure high levels of stakeholder satisfaction
What you'll need to offer...
  • Full accounting qualification (ACMA, ACCA, ACA or similar) with up-to-date technical knowledge
  • Experience of working in a business partnering capacity in a large and/or complex organisation
  • Experience of working with and influencing senior stakeholders with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong IT skills including Microsoft 365 and a commitment to championing a "digital first" approach
  • Ability to develop deep understanding of business areas to provide informed financial advice
What to do next...Please apply using the links provided or get in touch with Lucy Rider for more details.The University of Huddersfield is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

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