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Are you ready to take your financial expertise to the next level? Join UWE Bristol, a dynamic and forward-thinking institution, as we navigate the future of financial planning and business partnering.
As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role managing the key financial operations for a College and some Professional Services areas across the University. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director – Financial Planning, Reporting and Business Partnering, you will work closely with key stakeholders such as College Deans and Directors of Services as well as your direct team to shape and deliver the strategic direction of the business unit by setting budgets and aligning resources to the University’s current and future needs.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Direction line management of a finance business partnering team
2. Production of monthly management accounts and associated forecasting
3. Construction of the annual budget and 3-year rolling plans
4. Student number modelling, analysis and forecasting
5. Review of the academic workload allocation model in relation to strategic objectives and resources
6. Contribution to the delivery of the University statutory returns, including the financial statements and accounts
About you
We are seeking an ambitious and accomplished Finance Business Partner with a passion for collaboration and strategic impact. You will bring:
1. A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) and significant post-qualification experience.
2. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
3. Excellent leadership and team management abilities to inspire and develop your team.
4. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building successful stakeholder relationships.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
This is a full-time, permanent post working 37 hours per week.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for at least 3 days per week, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.
Right to Work in the UK
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to applicants
We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.
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