Strategic Finance Partner — Flexible Budgeting & Forecasting

Robertson Bell; Northampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A top educational institution is looking for a Finance Business Partner to enhance financial planning and decision-making across the organization. The successful candidate will provide training to budget holders and monitor budgets effectively. This role offers flexible working at the Booth Lane Campus in Northampton, alongside attractive benefits such as a generous pension scheme and on-site facilities. Ideal candidates will have relevant business partnering experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking & EV charging

On-site gym & wellbeing facilities

NUS & Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Part-qualified and looking to continue studies with provided support.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting or eagerness to develop.
• Ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Monitor and control departmental budgets.
• Provide financial guidance and training to academic staff.

Skills

Business partnering experience

Budgeting and forecasting

Strong communication skills

Education

Part-qualified finance professional

Job description

A top educational institution is looking for a Finance Business Partner to enhance financial planning and decision-making across the organization. The successful candidate will provide training to budget holders and monitor budgets effectively. This role offers flexible working at the Booth Lane Campus in Northampton, alongside attractive benefits such as a generous pension scheme and on-site facilities. Ideal candidates will have relevant business partnering experience and strong communication skills.