Finance Business Partner – Science Faculty (Hybrid)

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Discounts

Staff networks

Professional development

Job summary

University of Sheffield is seeking a Finance Business Partner aligned to the Faculty of Science. You will provide sound financial advice, manage budgets, forecast activities, and support month-end and external funding reporting. You will lead a small team and collaborate with finance and non-finance colleagues to optimise financial performance.

The role emphasizes governance, customer service, and continuous professional development within a dynamic higher education environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in financial forecasting and budget monitoring.
• Ability to prepare and explain month-end and year-end financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance support to departments and ensure sustainable financial plans.
• Produce forecasts and variance analyses with actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate year-end procedures and external funding reporting.
• Lead and develop the Finance team within the Faculty.
• Engage with stakeholders to deliver accurate financial information.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Budget monitoring

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified or part qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Reporting tools

Job description

University of Sheffield is seeking a Finance Business Partner aligned to the Faculty of Science. You will provide sound financial advice, manage budgets, forecast activities, and support month-end and external funding reporting. You will lead a small team and collaborate with finance and non-finance colleagues to optimise financial performance.

The role emphasizes governance, customer service, and continuous professional development within a dynamic higher education environment.