Strategic Finance Business Partner

Unviersity of Liverpool - The Academy; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Liverpool is looking for a strategic Finance Business Partner. In this role, you will manage financial reporting and lead a team to ensure high standards of service delivery. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with experience in a complex organizational setting. This position is fixed-term until March 2027 and promotes diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Membership of a recognised accounting professional body.
• Proven experience in managing service delivery in a complex organisational setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting in a significant functional area.
• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership.
• Guide a team of professional support staff to high standards.

Skills

Strategic financial management

Performance management

Service delivery

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

The Finance Directorate is seeking to appoint a strategic Finance Business Partner, reporting to the Head of Faculty Finance. You will play a prominent role, managing financial reporting in a significant functional area or service, providing strategic direction and operational leadership.

Working at the heart of a vibrant and diverse academic environment, you will ensure services are delivered to high standards, manage performance and service metrics, and guide a team of professional support staff that reflects the Universitys commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

You will be a fully qualified accountant with membership of a recognised accounting professional body with proven experience in managing service delivery in a complex organisational setting.

This position is offered on a fixed term basis until March 2027.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.