Finance Business Partner: Planning & Reporting (Hybrid)

University of the West of England; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Bristol is looking for a Finance Business Partner to manage key financial operations. This role entails overseeing management accounting services, preparing year-end results, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a professional accounting qualification and strong analytical skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment, supportive of diversity and personal development, with opportunities to work partly remotely.

Benefits

Progressive pay rates

Generous annual leave

Career average pension schemes

Onsite nursery

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience is required.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Track record of building successful stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage an Assistant Finance Business Partner.
• Lead the University monthly management accounting services.
• Prepare rolling 3-year student number planning.
• Prepare year-end financial results and collate the Annual Report.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for the Finance team.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Strong analytical skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel and experience with Power BI

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

A leading higher education institution in Bristol is looking for a Finance Business Partner to manage key financial operations. This role entails overseeing management accounting services, preparing year-end results, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a professional accounting qualification and strong analytical skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment, supportive of diversity and personal development, with opportunities to work partly remotely.