Finance Business Partner

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Portsmouth is seeking a Finance Business Partner to help shape and deliver financially sustainable plans. This role involves financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and overseeing financial activities. The successful candidate will support managers, ensuring compliance with financial regulations while working in a hybrid model. Competitive salary and numerous benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

32–35 days leave plus bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Excellent training opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience working in finance roles, preferably within the education sector.
• Ability to provide added value financial analysis and insights.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Advise and guide managers on financial plans and solutions.
• Oversee all financial activities including month/year end processes.
• Ensure integrity of financial transactions and accurate management information.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Financial regulations

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant financial qualification

Job description

We are delighted to share that the University of Portsmouth is undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation, and our finance department is evolving in step with these positive changes. As part of this, we are introducing new processes, systems, and ways of working, which has created the need for several new finance roles. These opportunities reflect our progress and ambition and will help us continue to provide excellent support across the University.

The Finance Business Partner will work in partnership with leaders, key stakeholders, and Finance colleagues to shape, develop and deliver financially sustainable faculty/professional services plans and solutions in line with the priorities of the University. Operating as a financial expert, the role will advise, guide and support managers and staff by providing added value financial analysis and insights including forecasting and a rolling 3-5 year financial plan. The role will oversee all financial activities within a faculty/professional service including month/year end activities (revenue and capital), and the costing and management of research, innovation, and commercial awards. The role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial transactions, the provision of accurate and timely management information that is action orientated, the application of financial regulations and policies, and managing the relationships between the Finance department and the business units. The role is responsible for constructively challenging budget holders to ensure delivery of savings and/or contribution targets.

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. We may be able to support a part time appointment for this position. We current anticipate interviews being held either at the end of October or early November.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Rob Thrower, Director of Finance and Procurement at [e-mail].

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised