Senior Finance Officer

Sellick Partnership; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join the Business Partnering team within Finance. The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days on campus and 2 from home. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial analysis and stakeholder management, along with proficiency in Excel and finance systems. Responsibilities include supporting budgeting, producing financial reports, and ensuring compliance in project audits. This is a great opportunity to contribute to effective financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• Working towards a full accountancy qualification is preferred.
• Confident in dealing with stakeholders for financial advice.
• Strong skills in Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Monitor income and expenditure across departments.
• Produce timely management information and financial reports.
• Support project bids and ROI analysis.
• Lead project audits ensuring compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Studying towards a full accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Overview

Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days on campus, 2 from home)

Sellick Partnership are recruiting on behalf of Birmingham City University for a Senior Finance Officer to join its Business Partnering team within Finance. This is a business-facing role supporting Schools and Professional Services, providing financial insight to support effective decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Monitoring income and expenditure across departments and projects
• Producing timely management information and financial reports
• Supporting project bids, costings, business cases and ROI analysis
• Leading on project audits and ensuring compliance with regulations
• Maintaining accurate financial records, journals and recharges

Qualifications

• Ideally studying towards a full accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA)
• Confident working with stakeholders and providing financial advice
• Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems
• Higher education or project / grants experience is advantageous but not essential.

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Sellick Partnership for a confidential discussion.