Finance Business Partner
Ref: ME2425029
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £34,222 to £37,825 (Dependent on skills, experience and qualifications)
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Primary Location: Northampton, Booth Lane Campus
Closing Date: Friday 17th January
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
About Northampton College
Northampton College is proud to be the leading provider of further education in the South East Midlands region. As a College, who have been rated by Ofsted as ‘good’ with outstanding features, we are committed to developing the professional and technical skills of our students, who are the workforce and leaders of the future.
The Team
The Finance Team are responsible for delivering accurate, reliable and timely financial management information and aims to provide a high quality, customer-focussed professional service, whilst adhering to strict accounting and funding body regulations. The team are proud to support Northampton College’s culture of high standards, an inclusive working and learning environment, and a professional committed workforce who are focussed on supporting our students to achieve the best they possibly can.
The Role
This is a key role in the Finance team and the post-holder will have responsibility for supporting financial planning, collaborating with curriculum departments on budgets, forecasts and procurement, analysing spending patterns and forecasts, and ensuring compliance with College and Department for Education regulations.
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify anomalies and reconcile data efficiently.
* Highly IT literate with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word software/capacity to use Microsoft Outlook proficiently.
* Experience of developing and reporting financial information to senior managers
* Collaborative team player, able to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial colleagues.
Rewards and Benefits include
39 days annual leave, comprising 28 personal days, pro rata (1 September – 31 August), including 8 bank holidays and 3 closure days. The College reserves the right to designate up to 3 closure days per holiday year.
Discounts through membership of the NUS, ranging from Student Prime (Amazon), to eating out, fashion, beauty, entertainment, technology and travel.
Eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit scheme including an employer contribution rate of 25.40%).
Access to continued professional development.
Free car parking and electric car charging facilities.
Gym facilities.
24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline.
Enhanced maternity/shared parental and paternity schemes.
Paid Compassionate Leave - up to five working days paid absence (in a rolling twelve-month period) on compassionate grounds in the event of bereavement or serious illness of a close relative)
If you would like to be a part of our successful team please go to for further details on how to apply.
This post will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.