Finance Business Partner

Venn Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a fixed-term contract in Cambridge. This pivotal role will involve collaborating with various departments to deliver comprehensive financial management reports and insights, supporting the College’s Deficit Reduction programme. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accounting qualification and significant experience in financial cost management and analysis. With a focus on analytical skills, particularly in Excel, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making and process improvements. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making impactful financial decisions and enjoy a range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme

Comprehensive sick pay

Maternity and paternity benefits above statutory requirements

33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)

Healthcare cash plan scheme

Free staff lunch scheme

Long service bonus payments

Access to a childcare voucher scheme

Access to sporting facilities including tennis courts and a gym

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification and significant experience in financial management.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly with Excel, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to provide operational management reports for the Deficit Reduction programme.
• Prepare financial analysis for strategic decision-making and process optimization.

Skills

Financial Cost Management

Financial Analysis

Analytical Skills

Intermediate/Advanced Excel Skills

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g., ACA, CIMA)

Job description

Fixed Term Contact – Finance Business Partner

Location: Cambridge, CB5 (on-site working)

Duration: 6 months

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

This role is crucial in delivering the College’s Deficit Reduction programme.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with Heads of Department, Head of Finance, and Management Accountant to provide comprehensive operational management reports and dashboards for monitoring the Deficit Reduction programme.
• Work closely with Senior Leaders and Heads of Departments to implement the Deficit Reduction programme.
• Evaluate departmental software usage and consider improvements.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of costs, working capital, balance sheet, and capex drivers, translating this into actionable insights and plans.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis to support tactical and strategic decision-making, including process optimisation suggestions.

Person Specification:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in financial cost management and analysis
• Good analytical skills, including Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills (Essential)

Benefits:

• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Comprehensive sick pay
• Maternity and paternity benefits above statutory requirements
• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Healthcare cash plan scheme
• Free staff lunch scheme
• Long service bonus payments
• Access to a childcare voucher scheme
• Access to sporting facilities including tennis courts and a gym

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.