Assistant Finance Business Partner

University of South Wales; Pontypridd; Híbrido; GBP 38.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of South Wales is seeking an Assistant Finance Business Partner in Pontypridd to provide budgeting and forecasting support within the Finance Business Partnering Team. The role covers research and grants, ensuring funds are utilised in line with funding conditions and required outputs.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with on-campus work part of the week. The successful candidate will be a part-qualified accountant with a solid finance background and the ability to work

Formación

• Ambitious part-qualified accountant with strong finance background.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting with external funds.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Act as primary contact for budget holders for budgeting and forecasting.
• Support research and grants activities and monitor external funds.
• Ensure outputs are achieved and funding conditions are complied with.

Conocimientos

Part-qualified accountant

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Descripción del empleo

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Finance Business Partner, a role within the Finance Department, at University of South Wales. The role sits within the Finance Business Partnering Team, providing both core financial services and driving dynamic and innovative approaches to financial management to underpin USW financial performance and transformation.

Based at the University of South Wales, Pontypridd. The university is currently operating a hybrid-model of working. However, the successful candidate would be expected to work on campus for part of the week and work within close proximity to the relevant business area/ stakeholders.

The Assistant Finance Business Partner, including the Research and Grants specialism, will report to the Finance Business Partner and act as the primary contact for budget holders in relation to financial planning, budgeting and forecasting. This is a critical role in ensuring budget holders are appropriately supported and have a clear understanding of their financial performance. In addition, the role will support research and grants activities, including monitoring and verifying that external funds are utilised in line with funding conditions and that required outputs are achieved. We are seeking an ambitious part-qualified accountant with a strong finance/accounting background and considerable experience, who demonstrates an approachable, professional and "can do" attitude, and is equally comfortable working independently or as part of a close-knit team.

As one of the largest higher education providers in Wales, the University and the finance team provides an ideal setting for individuals to develop their careers, nurture their talent and make a difference.

This is a full time, permanent post.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Judith Morris via [e-mail]

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

If you're a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we'd be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you'll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.