Strategic Finance Partner - Faculties

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + holidays

Generous pension (USS)

Hybrid/remote working possible

On-site nursery

Training and development

Job summary

Durham University is seeking a Finance Business Partner (Faculties) to provide high-quality strategic financial support to senior leaders, enabling informed decisions and sustained financial health across faculties.

Reporting to the Head of Finance (Faculties), you will collaborate with budget holders and stakeholders, delivering robust planning, modelling, and advisory services within a hybrid working environment at Boldon House near Durham.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant, or substantial equivalent experience.
• Experience operating at a senior, strategic finance level.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality strategic financial support and challenge to senior leaders across the University.
• Support financial planning, investment appraisal, and scenario modelling for long-term sustainability.
• Translate complex financial information into actionable insight for decision making.

Skills

Communication skills

Digital skills

Professional development

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Chartered accountant / equivalent

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Finance systems

Job description

Durham University is seeking a Finance Business Partner (Faculties) to provide high-quality strategic financial support to senior leaders, enabling informed decisions and sustained financial health across faculties.

Reporting to the Head of Finance (Faculties), you will collaborate with budget holders and stakeholders, delivering robust planning, modelling, and advisory services within a hybrid working environment at Boldon House near Durham.