Interim Associate Finance Business Partner

Aspen People; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Scotland is seeking an Interim Associate Finance Business Partner to provide financial support on a fixed-term basis. Responsibilities include supporting the annual budget preparation, management reporting, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a CCAB recognised accountancy qualification, excellent Excel skills, and strong analytical abilities. This role offers a chance to contribute to strategic financial planning and make a tangible impact on the University’s operations.

Qualifications

• Hold a CCAB recognised accountancy qualification or demonstrate equivalent competence.
• Demonstrate sound analytical skills and understand financial and non-financial performance.
• Show a proactive approach to service development and commitment to improving systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and preparation of the annual budget.
• Assist in preparing management reporting, including forecasting.
• Provide Finance Business Partner support for discrete areas of the University.

Skills

Excellent Excel skills

Sound analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage workload

Education

CCAB recognised accountancy qualification

Job description

Overview

Interim Associate Finance Business Partner (Fixed Term)
£50,000-£55,000 (Grade 7)
Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking an Associate Finance Business Partner to provide financial support on a fixed-term basis. The post holder will support the Finance Business Partner Team in delivering the University’s objectives in financial sustainability, planning, management reporting, and enterprise risk management. This role will provide financial decision support to the University’s academic Schools and Professional Support Departments.

Role

Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner/Interim Head of Finance, the Interim Associate Finance Business Partner will:

• Support the planning and preparation of the University’s annual budget through liaison with Schools and Support areas.
• Assist in the preparation of management reporting, including detailed forecasting and variance-to-budget reporting.
• Contribute to the compilation, enhancement, and communication of financial management information for the Executive, Standing Committees, and University Court.
• Support the development of improved research reporting and forecasting information.
• Provide Finance Business Partner support for discrete areas of the University, under the guidance of a Finance Business Partner.
• Assist in managing the University’s Risk Management and Insurance processes.
• Undertake other tasks appropriate to the post in line with the School, Department, or Finance Business Partner Team’s business needs.

The Person

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a CCAB recognised accountancy qualification, or have relevant experience demonstrating equivalent competence.
• Have excellent Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and the manipulation of large datasets.
• Demonstrate sound analytical skills and the ability to understand the financial and non-financial performance of the University.
• Be able to manage their own workload, prioritise tasks, and work to deadlines.
• Show a proactive approach to service development and a commitment to improving systems and processes.
• Have effective communication skills, with the ability to analyse, interpret, summarise, and convey complex financial information.
• Be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels within the University.
• Exercise initiative and demonstrate a high degree of responsibility.
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with the University’s values: Integrity, Responsibility, Creativity, and Confidence.

The Opportunity

This fixed-term post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic financial planning within a leading university. The successful candidate will gain experience in budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and decision support, while making a tangible impact on the University’s Schools and Departments.

You can contact Cat Goodwin or Debbie Shields at Aspen People for a confidential discussion about the role on 0141 212 7555.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter (as one document) via the apply button.