Finance Business Partner

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Description:

The Finance Department is responsible for providing a range of professional services to the University, including financial management, corporate governance, financial accounting and procurement. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team. The role of the Finance Business Partner is to support the Associate Director of Finance Accounting and the team of Finance Business Partners on the delivery and development of business support services to the University. As a Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible to drive financial performance in a specific Faculty of the University by providing leadership, guidance and support on financial information, business performance and implementation of strategies. In addition, you will be required to provide the financial position and performance of the organisation and improve short- and long-term performance through relevant, accurate and timely reporting, analysis, decision support and participation through business partnering and efficient operational and transactional processes. You will be a role model able to work collaborative across the organisation, sharing information and using good industry practice to deliver on goals and objectives. Working with Deans and Senior Management you will ensure that decisions taken will deliver on our financial and operational objectives. To meet this exciting challenge, you will require proven experience of being part of a team that has a culture of continual improvement and delivering on targets and driving value. The ability to build relationships to challenge and influence decision making at all levels of the organisation is paramount. The University is looking for a Finance Business Partner with excellent analytical skills and a proven ability to communicate complex financial concepts in a clear, accessible manner to non-financial managers and who can quickly grasp the University’s financial operations. The role provides a link between Finance and all other parts of the University, working in partnership to ensure the achievement of business targets, compliance with policies and adding value in all areas of work. You will provide budgeting, planning, forecasting, analysis and diagnostic expertise, linking financial and activity data. In addition to a professional accountancy qualification, you will have advanced Excel skills, excellent communication skills and an ability to influence and negotiate. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Maria Manning - Email: maria.manning@plymouth.ac.uk Tel: 07976 083 471 This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. The position is based at Royal William Yard in Plymouth. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 7 March 2022 and you will be notified whether you have been shortlisted or not. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, and our range of benefits/support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£42,149 - £50,296 per annum - Grade 8

Package:

Permanent, Full-Time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team. The role of the Finance Business Partner is to support the

Associate Director of Finance Accounting and the team of Finance Business Partners on the delivery and development of business support services to the University.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible to drive financial performance in a specific Faculty of the University by providing leadership, guidance and support on financial information, business performance and implementation of strategies. In addition, you will be required to provide the financial position and performance of the organisation and improve short- and long-term performance through relevant, accurate and timely reporting, analysis, decision support and participation through business partnering and efficient operational and transactional processes.

You will be a role model able to work collaborative across the organisation, sharing information and using good industry practice to deliver on goals and objectives. Working with Deans and Senior Management you will ensure that decisions taken will deliver on our financial and operational objectives.

To meet this exciting challenge, you will require proven experience of being part of a team that has a culture of continual improvement and delivering on targets and driving value. The ability to build relationships to challenge and influence decision making at all levels of the organisation is paramount.

The University is looking for a Finance Business Partner with excellent analytical skills and a proven ability to communicate complex financial concepts in a clear, accessible manner to non-financial managers and who can quickly grasp the University’s financial operations.

The role provides a link between Finance and all other parts of the University, working in partnership to ensure the achievement of business targets, compliance with policies and adding value in all areas of work.

You will provide budgeting, planning, forecasting, analysis and diagnostic expertise, linking financial and activity data.

In addition to a professional accountancy qualification, you will have advanced Excel skills, excellent communication skills and an ability to influence and negotiate.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Maria Manning - Email: maria.manning@plymouth.ac.uk

Tel: 07976 083 471

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. The position is based at Royal William Yard in Plymouth.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 7 March 2022 and you will be notified whether you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, and our range of benefits/support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Job Description

A8464

£42,149 - £50,296 per annum - Grade 8

42149

42149

50296

Professional/Support Services

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Full-Time

37

Thu, 3 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk