Junior Finance Business Partner

University of the Arts London; London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Arts London seeks a motivated Junior Finance Business Partner to join their College Finance Team, providing financial insight and engaging in strategic financial decisions. The role offers a competitive salary and an inclusive environment dedicated to professional development, making it an ideal opportunity for those starting their careers in finance.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Adaptable family friendly employment policies

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Actively working towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA preferred.
• Confidence in delivering analysis and reports under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality financial insight and support resource planning.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure financial compliance and promote improvements in processes.

Skills

Financial planning

Reporting

Management accounting

Analysis

Excel

Education

Undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

Agresso

Excelerator

Job description

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About Our Client

University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking for a motivated Junior Finance Business Partner to join our College Finance Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a strategic role, delivering financial insight and driving financial transparency at one of the world's leading creative universities.UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

Job Description

As Junior Finance Business Partner, you will be part of a high-performing team that works closely with academic and professional service leaders across the College. You will provide high-quality financial insight, support resource planning, and contribute to key strategic decisions through the delivery of accurate budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting.With a focus on analysis and interpretation, you'll help ensure financial information is accessible, relevant, and actionable for stakeholders at all levels. You will also play an important part in maintaining compliance with university-wide policies and financial controls, while promoting continuous improvement in systems and processes. Your work will underpin key operational decisions, while your input into financial training and reporting tools will help non-finance colleagues engage confidently with budgets and policies.

The Successful Applicant

You will hold an undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or possess equivalent practical experience and ideally be actively working towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.You will bring a strong foundation in financial planning, reporting, and management accounting, along with the confidence to deliver meaningful analysis, reports, and recommendations under tight deadlines to stakeholders at all levels.You will need experience in producing and communicating financial information, particularly around staff costs and forecasting, and a good understanding of financial policies and procedures. Confidence using Excel is essential, and familiarity with finance systems such as Agresso or Excelerator would be advantageous.Whether you are early in your career and ready to progress, seeking a more collaborative environment, or part-qualified and looking to build on your expertise, this is an opportunity to gain valuable skills and grow with support and purpose.

What's On Offer

Our offerWe would like to offer the successful candidate:

• £39,644 - £48,394
• Hybrid working: 50% On site, 50% remote working
• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• ?Competitive defined benefit pension scheme (LGPS)
• ?Additional benefits including equal parental leave and paid volunteering leave
  
  

ContactDaniel PageQuote job refJN-042025-6716030Z

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

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