Finance Business Partner

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial insights and support to the Information Services Group. The role involves collaboration with senior management and delivering a high-quality finance service. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in finance, project management, and communication skills.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant.
• Experience managing projects and budgets.
• Ability to explain finance concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver finance business partnering service to stakeholders.
• Provide strategic insight and analysis to senior management.
• Support the University’s financial performance aligned with strategy.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree or HND in relevant discipline

Job description

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Grade UE07 - £40,497 - £48,149 per annum

Corporate Services Group- Finance

Full time (35 hours per week)

Fixed Term- 12 months

The Opportunity

We are looking a finance professional to deliver an outstanding finance business partnering service to our stakeholders in the Information Services Group.

Job Description

Grade UE07 - £40,497 - £48,149 per annum

Corporate Services Group- Finance

Full time (35 hours per week)

Fixed Term- 12 months

The Opportunity

We are looking a finance professional to deliver an outstanding finance business partnering service to our stakeholders in the Information Services Group.

The Information Services Group (ISG) is one of the three professional services groups, of seven key budget areas within the University of Edinburgh. It comprises nine distinct directorates with over 700 staff supporting the University's students, academics, researchers and colleagues, as well as members of the public. ISG supply IT infrastructure and services, information security, library services, museums and collections, learning and teaching technologies & services, digital skills training support, web services, hardware and software management and remote learning capabilities. Through externally facing units, the Group also provides products and services to the wider research and education sectors. ISG is also a contributor to, and deliverer of, the University's wider strategy in areas such as digital transformation, data driven innovation and online & distance learning.

https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/about

Finance Business Partners work closely with senior management teams providing strategic insight, analysis and advice to deliver sustainable financial performance aligned with the University’s 2030 Strategy.

The team at ISG work with colleagues in respective directorates including Information Technology Infrastructure, Learning Teaching & Web as well as Library & University Collections.

Your Skills And Attributes For Success

• Be a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant, preferably with a degree or HND in a relevant discipline with relevant experience.
• Experience of managing projects and budgets and providing insightful analysis and advice to stakeholders
• Proven written and oral communication skills and the ability to explain finance concepts and the implications of financial decision to stakeholders
• Good inter-personal and time management skills and able to influence others
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively to manage activities and projects
  
  

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Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter
  
  

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
  
  

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab ).

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 23 May 2025.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

Interviews dates TBC.

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About The Team

The Finance Department is responsible for the effective financial management, stewardship and long-term financial health of the University, which has a turnover in excess of £900m per year. It exercises control over the University’s finances, provides expert financial guidance particularly for key decision making, and provides an effective services and information for the financial conduct of the University’s business. It follows core values and behaviours to value and strengthen its team and delivery of its services – One Team; Expert; Innovation; Customer Focused; and Transparent.

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/finance/home

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